as in favorites
a person or thing that is preferred over others
the teacher's pet was always getting special privileges
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as in pats
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner
a cat who loves to be petted
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Recent Examples of pets
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
In parks, some people can even be seen walking their humanoids just like pets.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Coach Javier Aguirre’s third stint has sparked World Cup fever, with Mexico City streets and even pets decked in Mexico gear.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Take every precaution to never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially in extreme heat when car interiors can quickly become hazardous.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
The weather service also warns not to leave children or pets unattended in vehicles, as car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Baby turtles are wild animals, not pets, so do not attempt to take them inside.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Effects on veterans, pets Speakers also highlighted how fireworks affect veterans, people with disabilities and pets.
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Velvet Wu
june 23,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Make sure your pets have plenty to drink.
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Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
As the finalists from each state move on to the 'Best Pet in Nation' round of the Pet Lovers' Choice Awards, the team at USA TODAY Pets has gathered all the finalists, runner-ups and third place pets from each region.
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Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Feed pets indoors, remove birdseed, and avoid feeding squirrels.
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Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
This method creates a durable, washable bed that pets love.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
Transmission most often occurs when people or pets ingest food or water contaminated with raccoon feces.
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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.
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Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Dec. 2025
Feed pets indoors whenever possible.
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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.
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Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Nov. 2025
Noun
Marcy Park is a place where families, pets, and Highlands Ranch residents go to relax, and where Laura Nelson saw an opportunity to engage with her community.
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Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
In parks, some people can even be seen walking their humanoids just like pets.
—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Coach Javier Aguirre’s third stint has sparked World Cup fever, with Mexico City streets and even pets decked in Mexico gear.
—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Take every precaution to never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially in extreme heat when car interiors can quickly become hazardous.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
The weather service also warns not to leave children or pets unattended in vehicles, as car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Baby turtles are wild animals, not pets, so do not attempt to take them inside.
—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Effects on veterans, pets Speakers also highlighted how fireworks affect veterans, people with disabilities and pets.
—
Velvet Wu
june 23,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Make sure your pets have plenty to drink.
—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Verb
The heat will hit the elderly, children, people with chronic illnesses, outdoor workers and pets the hardest.
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Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
As the finalists from each state move on to the 'Best Pet in Nation' round of the Pet Lovers' Choice Awards, the team at USA TODAY Pets has gathered all the finalists, runner-ups and third place pets from each region.
—
Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
26 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pets
Noun
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If the favorites move on, Spain and Portugal would provide one of the more entertaining clashes in the entire tournament.
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Learn more about our Amazon favorites and review our top choices for under $100 products, furniture, mattresses, sheets, and bath towels, too.
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Each function compares itself to that function at other companies of similar scale and the functional leader pats themselves on the back for being ahead or at least not behind.
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Mama pats Rafa’s head then ruffles his hair.
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Knicks celebrate Fresh-off-the-title darlings Deuce McBride and Tyler Kolek swap confetti for ocean breezes at Montauk’s hot spot Bounce Beach.
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Outside of the hospital, Emmy darlings Julianne Nicholson and Allison Janney should score nominations for their work on Paradise and The Diplomat, respectively.
Verb
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The Princess Diaries star smiles, caresses her belly, then ducks out of the frame.
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Those of us with a penchant for fashion have managed—not without effort—to put aside the knowing glances, caresses, and hugs to take in every detail of the look.
Verb
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When Robbie first strokes the plush walls, her Cathy stares with the appropriate mix of awe and terror.
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For an artisanal twist, look no further than Ezcaray Matisse throw that looks as if Georgia O’Keeffe applied the paint brush strokes herself.
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“Pets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pets. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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