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
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
The department also told people not to leave pet food outdoors, to supervise pets at all times when outside and to avoid placing certain foods in compost piles, as well as never attempting to approach a bear.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 12 June 2025
ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
In the early years, weekend adventures with my daughter followed a script: a park, a pet store, a local bakery or maybe somewhere for lunch.
—Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 12 June 2025
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
While a young daughter eagerly petted the dog, her younger brother got close and then backed away.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Noun
Note: This pet might have been adopted before publication.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
The department also told people not to leave pet food outdoors, to supervise pets at all times when outside and to avoid placing certain foods in compost piles, as well as never attempting to approach a bear.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 12 June 2025
Adjective
But there are mixed results on how courts enforce other interests of the dead—like a famous writer's request to destroy all unpublished work or a pet lover's insistence to destroy their cat or dog at death.
—ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
In the early years, weekend adventures with my daughter followed a script: a park, a pet store, a local bakery or maybe somewhere for lunch.
—Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 12 June 2025
Verb
The delighted couple welcomed the dog and started petting her.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
While a young daughter eagerly petted the dog, her younger brother got close and then backed away.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pet
Adjective
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The excitement of watching a Club World Cup match in person was momentarily extinguished, however, when Ornelas, 35, spoke about the expulsion of his beloved León from the tournament.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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This inexpensive knife sharpener sharpens, straightens, and polishes your beloved cooking utensils, extending the blade’s lifespan.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Washington isn't patting itself on the back following a deep postseason run.—
Geoffrey Knox,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Test Kitchen Tip: When preparing meats sous vide, for optimal browning and texture, pat the sous vide protein dry with paper towels.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2025
Verb
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More often than not, viewers see these people stroking them, hitching rides on their fins, or free diving within inches of their faces.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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When the researchers, who were funded by the N.I.H., used a wet paintbrush to stroke the rat pups — simulating the way a mother rat licks her offspring — these growth markers returned to normal.—
Alan Burdick,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Verb
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There’s a shot of Michele caressing her face, and another of Christopher fingering his wedding ring.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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But Gallardo clandestinely documented her experience there; in the exhibition, a short, lo-fi video shows her hands slowly caressing those of Estela, an ailing senior citizen and former street worker who lived at Casa Xochiquetzal.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But one of my favorite movies ever is ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,’ so replaying this scene was fantastic.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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My favorite layering combo so far has been with Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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This helps explain why the precious metal—despite its lack of a yield versus other assets as well its physical storage costs—touched $3,446 an ounce, close to its April record, while the U.S. dollar index is near three-year lows.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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This rare, precious silence was part of what drew Jonathan Grenier and James May, the founders of Ungava Polar Eco-Tours, to set up the company’s outdoor adventure base camp here.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from doctors and dermatologists.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 June 2025
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The fee-free days only waive fees for standard amenities, which do not include fees or costs associated with campground reservations, cabin rentals or special tours.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Who wouldn’t buy anything O’Connor, with his darling secret smile, tells them?—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
23 May 2025
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The Allwood Timberline Cabin Tiny House caught our eye for a few noteworthy reasons, namely the darling front porch that’s perfect for lounging.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Pet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pet. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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