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plural of pet
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a person or thing that is preferred over others
- the teacher's pet was always getting special privileges
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pets
verb
present tense third-person singular of pet
Synonyms of pets (Entry 2 of 2)
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner
- a cat who loves to be petted
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“Pets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pets. Accessed 20 Jun. 2021.
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