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
Kelli Bender, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
If your pet has eaten mistletoe, keep an eye on the development of symptoms and contact your veterinarian or the American Poison Control Center.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Use on hair, skin, as a pet spray, fabric refresher and room spray.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
Knutson Farms Sumner Cow train rides, an animal barn with a petting area, apple cannons and jumping pads are among the family-friendly highlights at Knutson Farms.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Turner hopes Bruce's growing popularity later in life will raise awareness of the dangers and damage of backyard dog breeding and the joy that comes with adopting a pet.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
If your pet has eaten mistletoe, keep an eye on the development of symptoms and contact your veterinarian or the American Poison Control Center.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Chewy — The pet goods retailer declined nearly 3% in extended trading.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Use on hair, skin, as a pet spray, fabric refresher and room spray.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
It’s got all the crowd-pleasing smoothness and refinement of a Whiskey Sour but with a prickly texture—if a Whiskey Sour is like petting a dog, a Rattlesnake is like petting a horse.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
Knutson Farms Sumner Cow train rides, an animal barn with a petting area, apple cannons and jumping pads are among the family-friendly highlights at Knutson Farms.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pet
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Disney Branded Television has ordered four new episodes of the beloved sitcom.Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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But his exceptional comedic timing, versatility as an actor, iconic roles in beloved family-friendly films, and the ability to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic roles is the secret sauce behind his durability.Marc Berman, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Then pat them dry (rinse first, if salted), and crisp them in a splash of oil to create a textural topping for roasted vegetables or a bowl of soup.Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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To freeze fresh herbs, wash and drain them, pat them dry with paper towels, and wrap a few sprigs or leaves in freezer wrap.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Beyond stroking Trump’s ego, Sunday’s display of dominance in one of the bluest places in America seemed designed to create a sense of inevitability around a Republican restoration.Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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In a video posted to X, Hines, 59, was seen stroking her husband’s face with her finger.Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Sophia Bush’s Cass is back in the picture after that surprise kiss with Teddy, making Owen jealous by casually caressing Teddy’s arm in the elevator.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Its 570 pages, written by hand, have been carefully sorted and caressed to life in a way that few modern books are.Joe Sills, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Hulu on Sunday night dropped all seven seasons of Gilmore Girls, Amy Sherman-Palladino’s perennial favorite series that ran for seven seasons on The WB and the CW from 2000-2007 but has steadfastly remained in the ether thanks to streaming.Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
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Here are a few of my favorite rums that have hit store shelves in the last few months, all of which are worth your time.Tony Sachs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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And the Wild continue to generate precious little despite having the second-most points in the West.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Biegler was not happy about the disappearance of the precious emerald and reported the stone stolen from the El Monte storage facility.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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While serving in Joe Biden’s Justice Department, the special counsel concocted a novel legal case against Biden’s foremost political opponent and would have been happy to try Donald Trump in the midst of the presidential election campaign.Rich Lowry, National Review, 10 Dec. 2024
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The days leading up to Christmas are some of the most special—when our homes are filled with twinkling lights, cheerful decorations, and the cozy, unmistakable feeling of holiday magic.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Your darling planetary ruler, Venus, is transiting the creative sign of Leo while shining a light on your 11th house of associations, community and sense of belonging in the world.Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 5 July 2024
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The essence of the inimitable country icon has been funneled into a darling new figurine, complete with a glittering orange bodysuit and bold blue eyeshadow.Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2024
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“Pet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pet. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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