Synonyms of pets

pets 1 of 2

noun

plural of pet

as in favorites

a person or thing that is preferred over others

the teacher's pet was always getting special privileges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• favorites
• darlings
• minions
• preferences
• speeds
• cups of tea
• treasures
• faves
• sweethearts
• dears
• prizes
• beloveds
• jewels

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abominations
• bugbears
• anathemas
• bêtes noires

pets

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pet

as in pats

to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner

a cat who loves to be petted

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pats
• caresses
• strokes
• loves
• hugs
• fondles
• gentles
• cradles
• cuddles
• paws
• babies
• snuggles
• noses
• necks
• nuzzles
• bills
• spoons
• dandles
• massages
• canoodles
• feels up
• pampers
• enfolds
• nestles
• kneads
• spoils
• embraces
• bounces
• indulges
• coddles
• mollycoddles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pets

Noun

The shelter receives 30 calls and emails a day from people finding animals on the street or giving up their pets, which has become more common as South Floridians struggle with higher costs of living. —Amanda Rosa april 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026

While the risk of infection to the general public is very low, the virus can spread between animals and humans and people are advised not to touch live or dead seals or allow pets to approach them. —Tim Fang, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026

Coolers with food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed into the show as well as chairs and beach umbrellas, but pets are prohibited. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026

Back then, stray dogs mingled with working dogs and beloved pets, roaming the city, eating abundant quantities of garbage, and becoming in the process a symptom of the growing city’s chaos. —Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026

While most people have dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, and birds as pets, some may be seeking more uncommon companions. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026

Verb

This method creates a durable, washable bed that pets love. —Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026

Transmission most often occurs when people or pets ingest food or water contaminated with raccoon feces. —Amy Corral, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026

Transmission most often occurs when people or pets ingest food or water contaminated with raccoon feces. —Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026

Participants dress head-to-toe in pink tutus and wigs, pets sport pink ribbons, and there’s even a Pink Soup Parade, complete with stilt walkers, marching bands, and dancers. —Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025

Feed pets indoors whenever possible. —Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2025

Adoptable pets with black fur are less likely to be adopted, an article from Adopt a Report found. —Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025

Sometimes pets like to use fringe as toys, so be extra cautious with cats and dogs. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025

Other big stories ➤ These pets up for adoption in metro Phoenix shelters this week. —Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025