VET Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

vet

noun

Definition of vet

as in veteran

a person with long experience in a specified area he's a hardened vet of many political campaigns

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Recent Examples of vet Yes, vets can prescribe certain anti-parasite medications, some of which are used to control fleas and ticks, to treat screwworm. — Alice Park, Time, 2 July 2026 When an animal is infested, vets remove the larvae and disinfect the wound with a medicine that can treat and prevent further infestation. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Pet-sitting company Rover says emergency vet bills tend to range from $300 on the low end to $2,500 on the high end. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 6 July 2026 Randy Quaid played the tipsy Vietnam vet and former alien abductee Russell Casse, who ultimately delivers righteous vengeance upon Earth’s otherworldly invaders. — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vet

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veteran

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And a quieter sky genuinely matters to veterans with PTSD, to parents of sensory-sensitive kids, and to every dog that spends the Fourth wedged under a bed.

— Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Condrey is a writer, veteran and formerly homeless resident of San Diego.

— David Lee Condrey, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026

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