pros-
a combining form meaning “toward; near,” used in the formation of compound words.
pros-
1 American-
a combining form meaning “toward; near,” used in the formation of compound words.
proskomide.
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a combining form meaning “in front of; forward,” used in the formation of compound words.
prosencephalon.
pros.
2
American
abbreviation
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proscenium.
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prosody.
Example Sentences
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It was the intelligence assignment of a lifetime, one that insured a peaceful and pros- perous retirement for Alex.
From Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel by Winn Schwartau
Under such protection, the young artist had every pros- Page xiv pect of a brilliant career in the capital.
From The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 1 by Fanny Burney
The immediate foreground presented a very cheering pros-
From Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green by Cuthbert Bede
The Scripture saith, “He that covereth his sins shall not pros- per.”
From Miscellaneous Writings, 1883-1896 by Mary Baker Eddy
Not so much in deference to the implicit threats issued him by Alex, over computer and untraceable of course, but by the pros- pect of continued income.
From Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel by Winn Schwartau
“It doesn’t make any sense without a CBA like they have in the pros. The CBA is where fines and such are negotiated and allowed,” one Reddit user wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 30, 2026
“There’s pros. There’s cons. It doesn’t matter—it’s coming.”
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2025
“They’ve got young, talented players. They’re trying to improve. You can’t just go in there and sleep on a bunch of pros. They’re playing loose. They’re playing free and they’re dangerous. Give them credit.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 23, 2022
Akhmedov said that he’s “been doubted my whole career. People have always said that I was moving too fast in the pros. I’ll prove everyone wrong again.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2019
“It’s real important. It’s all I ever wanted to do. I want to make it in the pros. “
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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