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
Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Some people shouldn't have pets.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The online pet retailer added 2%, after its 16% drop on Wednesday.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2025
Feed pets indoors whenever possible.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The weather service said there will be moderate heat risk for most of the region and urged people to remain hydrated with water and electrolytes and not to leave children or pets unattended in a car.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Some people shouldn't have pets.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
This year, categories were expanded to include more sub-genres of pet photography including Action, Canine Portrait, Creative, Documentary, Equine Portrait, Feline Portrait, Open Portrait and Pets and People.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The online pet retailer added 2%, after its 16% drop on Wednesday.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
In a another moment, Sharon is seen gently petting a bird, followed by a playful scene where another bird perches atop Kelly’s winter hat.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2025
Feed pets indoors whenever possible.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pet
Adjective
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In the Season 1 finale, the Game Maker seemed to be two steps ahead of Morgan and Adam, and even kidnapped their beloved coworker Detective Lev Osman (Deniz Akdeniz), horrifyingly leaving him trapped at the bottom of a pool.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Joined by beloved Hallmark guest judges each week, one contestant will be sent 'home for the holidays,' while the winner lands a leading role in one of this year's Countdown to Christmas movies.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Canales patted his head and tried to say something to him, but Young kept walking, then angrily slammed his helmet down.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Sep. 2025
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Drying Tips After washing, make sure to pat the sweet potatoes dry with a clean towel or paper towels.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, those wages are so low that families must send their own money into prison to help support their loved one.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Kirk's murder is sick and reprehensible, and our thoughts are with his family, children, and loved ones.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a perk of his celebrity was ready to stroke his ego.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wendy sits across from her and begins to stroke Lizzo’s palms with the tips of her aqua-and-pink acrylic nails.—
Allison P. Davis,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Form And Function In Healthcare One of my most cherished childhood memories is sneaking into my father's study and pretending to be an architect.—
Dr. Taha Kass-Hout,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The haka is a ceremonial Maori chanting dance of defiance that is a cherished cultural symbol of New Zealand.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Young Pope star was seen caressing Coan’s back and whispering in her ear.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In photos the pop superstar shared, Kelce could be seen down on one knee as Swift caressed his face during the intimate moment.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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September is the perfect time to use mild weather to your advantage and get your favorite perennials in the ground.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images The album might seem irrelevant to a majority of music listeners, who now go for individual tracks and make playlists on their favorite streaming service.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There were precious few protesters in Windsor, too.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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My precious Nola is in middle school now.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Pet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pet. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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