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
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Microchips are relatively cheap and are required for every pet in Los Angeles County over 4 months old.
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Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
But today, there are also franchising opportunities in services, home care, wellness, senior care, pet services and business-to-business (B2B) fields.
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Bob Bernotas,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The president eventually had to cut off questions to move the news conference along, but not before trying to pet Merlín and posing for a photo with the family.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Noun
Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Microchips are relatively cheap and are required for every pet in Los Angeles County over 4 months old.
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Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Adjective
For pet parents juggling travel, work and summer activities, that convenience is everything.
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Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
But today, there are also franchising opportunities in services, home care, wellness, senior care, pet services and business-to-business (B2B) fields.
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Bob Bernotas,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Verb
As the finalists from each state move on to the 'Best Pet in Nation' round of the Pet Lovers' Choice Awards, the team at USA TODAY Pets has gathered all the finalists, runner-ups and third place pets from each region.
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Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The president eventually had to cut off questions to move the news conference along, but not before trying to pet Merlín and posing for a photo with the family.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pet
Noun
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Now England, one of the World Cup title favorites, will face Norway, one of the tournament’s surprise teams that upset Brazil, in a tournament quarterfinal to be played on July 11 in Miami.
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Walk the rows, clip your favorites and take home a custom bouquet.
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So how, exactly, did these polka-dot pouts make their way onto the mood board?
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Soto’s Marie pouts and squeals with abandon.
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For something slower and more sceney, Bardot-era Le Club 55 remains one of the most beloved lunches on the peninsula and is often visited by the Hollywood crowd.
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Anixter, Wrigleyville’s beloved ‘Pink Hat Guy,’ died Tuesday night from complications with surgery, according to his family.
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Been shooting some nice low scores in these last couple weeks outs here, so that’s something good to pat myself on the back.
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One of his lawyers, Benjamin Zeman, patted the director's back.
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South Korea’s high-flying Kospi stock index, which is dominated by AI darlings SK Hynix, and Samsung, set a new record a few weeks ago only to suffer its fifth worst daily plunge ever days later.
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All eyes will be on Messi again as Argentina aims to knock off the tournament darling Cape Verde and advance to the Round of 16.
Adjective
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Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
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When a fatal traffic collision happens in Tarrant County, families don’t just lose a loved one.
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Medina cuts the ball back, Almada dummies it intelligently and, when the ball reaches him, Messi has enough space to stroke a first-time shot into the net.
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But Argentina’s talisman stroked it wide of the net.
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And about month after he was taken, federal immigration agents swarmed Charlotte and the very neighborhood that held Omar’s cherished memories.
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For many years, Kirby compiled annual cookbooks featuring the group's favorite recipes from that year, creating a collection that chronicles both memorable meals and cherished friendships.
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“Pet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pet. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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