as in veteran
a person with long experience in a specified area
he's a hardened vet of many political campaigns
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Recent Examples of vet
Jamian was considering a vet-tech job.
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Emma Allen, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Pet ownership keeps generating more and more jobs, from vets to trainers.
—Margret Grebowicz, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
The owner of the mobile vet clinic, Garo Alexanian, 73, was found unconscious outside the van by neighbors who called 911.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Many pet parents report fewer vet visits over time, but each pet is unique.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
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Emma Allen, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Pet ownership keeps generating more and more jobs, from vets to trainers.
—Margret Grebowicz, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
The owner of the mobile vet clinic, Garo Alexanian, 73, was found unconscious outside the van by neighbors who called 911.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Many pet parents report fewer vet visits over time, but each pet is unique.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vet
veteran
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Stafford, a 17-year veteran, won the award by finishing ahead of New England quarterback Drake Maye in balloting by a panel of 50 journalists who regularly cover the NFL.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Seahawks ranked third in total pressures and seventh in sacks this season, thanks to a front seven that includes a rotating set of outside linebackers in veterans DeMarcus Lawrence and Uchenna Nwosu and younger pass rushers Derick Hall and Boye Mafe.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Vet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vet. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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