as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others
the teacher's pet was always getting special privileges
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as in pouts
a state of resentful silence or irritability
the teenager stalked off in a pet after being refused permission to go the movies
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as in beloved
granted special treatment or attention
spent my free time on my pet project
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as in to pat
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner
a cat who loves to be petted
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Recent Examples of pet
Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
After lowering the helicopter to the water's surface, a flight crew member grabs the dog and hauls the pet aboard.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
The shelter is also urging pet owners to take precautions at home.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Jennifer Wolfgram, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
This method creates a durable, washable bed that pets love.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Pet owners can now provide RLPD with their contact information, pet name and description, rabies tag number, microchip number and photo of their pet.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
After lowering the helicopter to the water's surface, a flight crew member grabs the dog and hauls the pet aboard.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The filter has an outer layer of gauze material that captures pollutants such as dust, hair, and pet dander, and can be removed for washing or vacuuming.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
The shelter is also urging pet owners to take precautions at home.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
My dream guy occasionally nudged me to pet him or offer a treat.
—Jennifer Wolfgram, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
This method creates a durable, washable bed that pets love.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pet
Adjective
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Ezra did his own showcasing when meeting with CBS LA, presenting his entire collection of toy police cars, his detective notebook and his beloved police hat.—
Lesley Marin,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the author didn't originally set out to write a follow-up to one of her most beloved books.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While most recipes dollop the biscuits on top, this dough is patted into a rough circle and scored into scone-like wedges.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Jansen patted his catcher's mitt on Baumler's chest and the infielders offered their congratulations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Easter Sunday is a big day for many families across Texas, whether it’s spent at church, around the dinner table or celebrating with loved ones.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, airlines offer bereavement fares, which are discounted tickets for travelers dealing with the death or imminent death of a loved one.—
Layla Melendez,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At first, Hanke thought Miyabi was just stroking his ego.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
25 Mar. 2026
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Davidson, a 6-foot-1 freshman, stroked a perfect shot from the right side to send the Trojans (18-13) into a second-round matchup with top seed South Carolina on Monday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Reading is often a cherished solo activity but attending a literary festival can be a great way to connect with other bookworms, meet your favourite authors and discover new books.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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Steven Jones was a devoted father, a proud grandfather, a cherished brother and a beloved uncle, his sister said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Their voices caress each other as much as their wandering fingers do as two of country music’s best collaborators each add another blockbuster duet to their repertoire.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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The basis of the important therapy stems from studies showing that holding and caressing an animal provides benefits such as relaxation, lower blood pressure, decreasing anxiety, and increasing positivity, according to the news release.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The teenager is looking to follow in his father's footsteps, and counts Black Label Society's Zakk Wylde as his favorite guitarist.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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If possible, set aside some time today to journal, listen to your favorite music, or just take a nap!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That simple act of locking eyes with an approaching gull can buy your lunch precious seconds — or discourage the bird from trying altogether.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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These precious experiences have given Jeremy a profound appreciation for Indigenous ways of knowing.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Pet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pet. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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