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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 vets
There’s a stretch where Anushka’s dream of turning Hypergnosis’ data operation into a benefit to mankind seems to pay off, as the all-seeing eye of Gnodin pairs seamlessly with Xander, the chatbot that Martin has repurposed as a therapist for troubled vets.
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Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 May 2026
Today’s fest leadership team — fest vets executive director Krystof Mucha and artistic director Karel Och — are part of a very rare and fortuitous organizational feat that provides the festival with continuity that pays dividends for filmmakers, film fans and sponsors.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 15 May 2026
The vets also took X-rays, but since wood is hard to see on an X-ray, the professionals were still unsure how far the stick had impaled Sweets.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Peru will keep the show going for vets like Gould as long as there's life to live and lift under wings.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 15 May 2026
From new recruits to grizzled vets, every character in this film regards Maverick as both a relic and a god (sometimes in the same breath).
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Kim Bilda, who was talking to veterans at the organization’s table, said vets get the opportunities not usually available to people with their particular disability.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Visitors will be able to watch vets work on animals in real time.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
The only vets are Shakira Austin and free agent signee Michaela Onyenwere, who also coached rookies Dugalic and Betts at UCLA last season.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 May 2026
Today’s fest leadership team — fest vets executive director Krystof Mucha and artistic director Karel Och — are part of a very rare and fortuitous organizational feat that provides the festival with continuity that pays dividends for filmmakers, film fans and sponsors.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 15 May 2026
The vets also took X-rays, but since wood is hard to see on an X-ray, the professionals were still unsure how far the stick had impaled Sweets.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Peru will keep the show going for vets like Gould as long as there's life to live and lift under wings.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 15 May 2026
From new recruits to grizzled vets, every character in this film regards Maverick as both a relic and a god (sometimes in the same breath).
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Kim Bilda, who was talking to veterans at the organization’s table, said vets get the opportunities not usually available to people with their particular disability.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Visitors will be able to watch vets work on animals in real time.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
The only vets are Shakira Austin and free agent signee Michaela Onyenwere, who also coached rookies Dugalic and Betts at UCLA last season.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vets
veterans
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The league’s 32 players come from a variety of places and levels of experience, ranging from Division I, II and III to the NBA G League and overseas veterans.—
Jason Beede,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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Last year's polesitter was Robert Swartzman (who is not in IndyCar this year), but this change plays into the hands of Indy 500 veterans.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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“Vets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vets. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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