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
Riley Moser, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
When temperatures plunge in Wisconsin, pets left outside face life-threatening risks, including frostbite and hypothermia.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 22 Jan. 2026
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travel Trends Key travel trends for 2026 include a significant surge in pet-friendly travel bookings (up 260% year-on-year), as well as the growth of extreme adventure experiences (up 79% year-over-year).
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Petkit plans to offer the Yumshare Daily Feast to pet food companies as a wet food serving platform instead of selling it directly to consumers, and each company will set the pricing of the machine and meal refills.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
One pet is allowed per student and there will be a limited number of spaces.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
When temperatures plunge in Wisconsin, pets left outside face life-threatening risks, including frostbite and hypothermia.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The show also features a kids’ zone, balloon twisters, scavenger hunt, and on-site pet adoptions (for real).
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travel Trends Key travel trends for 2026 include a significant surge in pet-friendly travel bookings (up 260% year-on-year), as well as the growth of extreme adventure experiences (up 79% year-over-year).
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
In the black-and-white shot, Stewart, 35, and Meyer, 38 — still in their casual wedding attire — can be seen crouching down next to each other while happily petting their dog.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Petkit plans to offer the Yumshare Daily Feast to pet food companies as a wet food serving platform instead of selling it directly to consumers, and each company will set the pricing of the machine and meal refills.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pet
Adjective
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Catherine O’Hara, the beloved, multi-award-winning actor, writer and comedian died today at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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Catherine O’Hara, a beloved and iconic actor known for her roles in several Christopher Guest films, Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek, and The Studio died on January 30 at the age of 71 in her home after a brief illness, a rep confirmed.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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The dog then slumped into the boat, with one crew member gently patting it in comfort.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Its ultra-lightweight texture sinks in quickly with no stickiness, and just a couple of drops patted into the skin is enough to target blemishes, blackheads, and congestion across all skin types.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Your 8th House of Psychology hosts Mercury, whose quincunx with unstoppable Jupiter in your sign could stir up important talks about money and trust with a loved one.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Remittances from loved ones abroad, part of the vast Venezuelan diaspora, have become lifelines for many families.—
Mery Mogollon,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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She was later reunited with her dog, stroking him in stunned silence before being taken to the hospital.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Influenced by her Indian heritage, Japanese craft philosophy, and the traditions of Shetland knitting, her work is highly distinctive and also wholly wearable; David and I stroked scarves, asymmetric wraps, and sweaters with yearning.—
Sarah Moss,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Atlanta will be a cherished checkpoint for fans of what might be college football’s all-time most remarkable tale.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Williams knows how to humanize this bare-bones vocabulary, minutely adjusting the voicing of a chord or caressing the last of a set of recurring motifs with a regretful ritardando.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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The actor followed her around at several events related to the wedding, eventually caressing the back of her arm and pressing his knee against hers under the table.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Stepping out in New York, Rih wore a tiger print, wool-blend jacquard coat by Alaïa (an enduring favorite designer for Rih), and matching tiger print calf hair pumps also by the French house, with little else.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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The formula is lightweight and lasts all day,, especially when paired with one of the brand’s body creams (Brazilian Bum Bum is our favorite).—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Prices for precious metals have been soaring as investors look for safer places to park their money amid threats of tariffs, still-high inflation, political strife and mountains of debt for governments worldwide.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Zhu highlighted innovations, such as the 2023 cross-border payment using digital RMB for precious metals.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Pet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pet. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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