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
Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Should Connecticut rabbits be raised only as house pets, or possibly also for stews and other meals?
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2025
Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
What's next: The Seattle Animal Shelter is hosting a series of free pet vaccination clinics, starting Feb. 19 at the Rainier Warehouse, 2901 27th Ave.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Animal lovers can hold baby kangaroos, pet the rabbit-like Patagonian mara, and see other animals at the Roo Ranch, Niedzwick said.
—Eve Glover, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pet 
Noun
Excessive water diversions are already causing harmful algae blooms that can sicken children and kill pets in Delta communities such as Stockton.
—Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Should Connecticut rabbits be raised only as house pets, or possibly also for stews and other meals?
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
There are people going through a divorce or about to lose their home and need to find a new place for their pet ASAP.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
What's next: The Seattle Animal Shelter is hosting a series of free pet vaccination clinics, starting Feb. 19 at the Rainier Warehouse, 2901 27th Ave.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
These include: models playing Twister, a live donkey accompanied by the Virgin Mary, Jesus opening a fridge, a woman trimming a Christmas tree with clippers and business men petting a reindeer mascot.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Animal lovers can hold baby kangaroos, pet the rabbit-like Patagonian mara, and see other animals at the Roo Ranch, Niedzwick said.
—Eve Glover, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pet
Adjective
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Molly Shannon Gets Back in Costume as Sally O'Malley (and Does the Kicking and Stretching) 10 hr 24 min ago Molly Shannon helped Emma Stone pay tribute to the history of physical comedy on the series by getting into costume as her beloved Sally O'Malley.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Jake Gyllenhaal is his foil as the perfidious Iago, who goads Othello into unreasoning jealousy with lies about his beloved Desdemona (Molly Osborne).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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To peel dragon fruit: Wash the fruit well under cool running water, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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After, rinse it with clean water and pat dry with a lint-free cloth.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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The team demonstrated the robotic arm both gently stroking an egg (without the HeTRM) and cracking the shell (with the HeTRM).—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
29 Jan. 2025
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In the video, Linn holds Willow in her arms, scratches behind his ears and strokes his face.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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The camera lingers during these moments — made wistful by the music of wind caressing the tree leaves, and by Vikas Urs’ gorgeous landscape cinematography — as the actors pore over each word, pause and emotion.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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The designer had uploaded a video to Instagram stories, caressing the sides of a £1,390 cami from her spring/summer 2025 collection, while packing for the holidays.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Sign in or create an account to vote » Is this your favorite look?—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The soot covers the faces of workers who spend hours inside every day extracting the precious material from sand.—
Samya Kullab and Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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People are unnecessarily precious about protecting their seasoning though.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The rest of the musical deals with Jesse’s healing, the interconnectivity of this forest, and her special bond with one particular giant tree.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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 Feb. 2025.
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