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
Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Additionally, anyone who believes that their pet may have made contact with the bat was urged to contact their primary veterinarian.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Ryan Brennan
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Keep an eye on vases, indoor plants, pet bowls, drains and even dirty dishes.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Attendees wearing cowboy hats line danced, petted fluffy white calves and posed for pictures in front of an inflated cactus.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
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Noun
This affectionate boy adores people, thrives on human attention and will happily lean in for pets, snuggles or just to be close.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Additionally, anyone who believes that their pet may have made contact with the bat was urged to contact their primary veterinarian.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Mosquitoes can also breed indoors under the right circumstances — in vases, indoor plants, pet bowls, drains, toilets, unfiltered aquariums and dirty dishes.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Keep an eye on vases, indoor plants, pet bowls, drains and even dirty dishes.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Mary petted her hound-Lab mix, Mickey.
—Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Attendees wearing cowboy hats line danced, petted fluffy white calves and posed for pictures in front of an inflated cactus.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pet
Adjective
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That looks like a straight between the subscribers and young Wilfred, who was left cursing his beloved Palace for conceding that stoppage-time goal at Anfield, denying him a precious four-pointer.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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And her performance here feels more like an evolution of a beloved character rather than empty fan service.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Kids love the hands-on steps here — scooping soil, patting it down around the plants and writing Grandma’s name on a tag.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kimmel, always happy to pat himself on the back, agreed.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.—
Eleanor Nash
Updated May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Skeletal remains are air-dried, processed and returned to loved ones as powder in an urn or shaped as stones.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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In her first varsity at-bat the next day against Lincoln-Way Central, Krauchun stroked a single up the middle.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Ferrer then went back to the sinker, placed the 98 mph pitch on the outside edge of the plate and Merrill stroked it to left, clearing the bases for a walk-off win in front the remnants of a sellout crowd of 46,095.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The residences were born out of necessity but have become cherished events for the thousands in the band’s cult.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Elderly residents face physical obstacles like climbing stairs in buildings without working elevators, while discovering cherished items destroyed or missing.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Grudda pushed Barkow's wheelchair through the zoo, her hands caressing her mother's shoulders or pointing out the animals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Another of White’s signature touches is his habit of repeatedly working with favorite actors.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Host a dinner, invite your favorite people over, and let your space become the destination.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Russia has been grabbing Mali’s precious minerals, including gold, in return for promising to protect the country against the rebels.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Embrace Timeworn Imperfections Nothing is too precious for daily use in a French home.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Pet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pet. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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