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

And 51% say their pets are as much a part of the family as a human member. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Critics of Mahmood's proposal have raised concerns that additional requirements could create another barrier for unhoused people with pets who are trying to access shelter or housing. — Da Lin, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

The disease poses no health risk to humans or pets like cats and dogs. — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Keep children and pets away, photograph it from a safe distance, and contact your local Extension office or state department of agriculture for help. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026

This should be a last resort reserved for dangerous medications, like fentanyl patches, that need to be disposed of quickly to prevent them from accidentally coming into contact with other humans or pets. — Sunny Linnebur, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

The form asks if there will be pets in the home, if there’s an alarm system, if there are vehicles on the premises, among other questions. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

The rules expressly allowed up to three horses but otherwise restricted livestock and poultry unless the animals qualified as household pets. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Unlike a robot built mainly for chores, the SS1 is designed to interact with the people and pets living around it. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Verb

If a bobcat enters your residence, officials advise people to move themselves and pets away from the area and call 911. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

In the social media post, the 90-year-old enthusiastically cuddles the pup and pets her softly. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Supervise pets outdoors, especially in unfamiliar areas, and keep dogs from sniffing or chewing plants on trails and sidewalks. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

The heat will hit the elderly, children, people with chronic illnesses, outdoor workers and pets the hardest. — Tammie Souza, CBS News, 28 June 2026

Feed pets indoors, remove birdseed, and avoid feeding squirrels. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 18 May 2026

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