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, 20 Jan. 2025
At the mouth of the river in Windsor, the Rainbow Dam blocks fish migration and produces algae blooms, harmful to people, pets, and wildlife.
—Julia Gordon, Hartford Courant, 20 Jan. 2025
Sho Dewan, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Activities include dock diving for dogs, lure courses, beer garden, a variety of food trucks and shopping, pet products and pet adoption opportunities.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
Eve Glover, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
My older son spent several hours feeding and petting the horses at the stable and painting a wooden mask like the ones on the property’s walls.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
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Noun
This passion for protecting pets and wildlife grew into the 999 Rescue Team, an animal rescue group made up of hundreds of rescue teams across the country dedicated to helping animals caught in natural disasters.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
At the mouth of the river in Windsor, the Rainbow Dam blocks fish migration and produces algae blooms, harmful to people, pets, and wildlife.
—Julia Gordon, Hartford Courant, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Put up fliers on community boards, sign up on platforms like Rover, or connect with local plant shops and pet stores to spread the word.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Activities include dock diving for dogs, lure courses, beer garden, a variety of food trucks and shopping, pet products and pet adoption opportunities.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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
My older son spent several hours feeding and petting the horses at the stable and painting a wooden mask like the ones on the property’s walls.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pet
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In addition to Barbados, a number of Caribbean countries, including in St. Vincent, Grenada, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Martinique, have beloved recipes which importantly feature the breadfruit.—
Elaine Savory,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Jan. 2025
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Colors of blue and pink pay homage to Miami Beach’s beloved Art Deco scene.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Some also prefer to apply toners directly to your (clean!) palms and/or fingers and gently pat in your formula of choice.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
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During a commercial break, the man on the couch patted Burrell’s shoulder and offered his condolences.—
Michael Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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The sleeve was also successfully used to deliver a virtual stroking sensation, by sequentially activating the pouches one after another.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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The father pointed to the sky, stroked his head, and seemed to explain something to him.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Dan Sheldon Golf: A hole-in-one There’s no greater satisfaction in sport than carefully caressing a little white ball into a slightly larger hole in the ground with a metal stick.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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The soil caressed my bare feet, and the dust was always boiling up from the dirt road that passed 50 feet from our front door.—
Philip Martin,
arkansasonline.com,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The jury accepted the plaintiffs’ theory that the Sunday Ticket, which costs consumers $479 via YouTube TV (with cheaper options for students, YouTube TV subscribers and other deals), has made fans pay more to watch their favorite team.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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First Aid Beauty recalls more than 2,700 jars of its cult favorite repair cream What salmon is being recalled?—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Choose from 12 precious watercolor flower designs for a unique, cozy gift that looks good on any body type.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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For many, this includes exploring the world and to experience some of its most precious and fascinating wildlife, landscapes, cultures and ancient sites.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson spoke to The Big Lead and Newsweek Sports' Jay Robinson IV to break down just what makes Louisiana State University so special for wide receivers.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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This time, though, the government would also aim to send members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to Salvadoran prisons, Mauricio Claver-Carone, the State Department’s special envoy for Latin America, said in a call with media outlets.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
2 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 5 Feb. 2025.
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