as in veteran
a person with long experience in a specified area
he's a hardened vet of many political campaigns
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Recent Examples of vet
Griffith is a longtime vet of the soap world, with writing jobs, since the late 1980s, including gigs at As the World Turns, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, One Life to Live, Santa Barbara and Sunset Beach.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
The comedy vet returned alongside his costars for 2026's Scary Movie.
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Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 June 2026
The Hall County Fire Rescue said on Facebook that the dog was eventually carried out of the woods and back to safety where it was later taken to the vet and cared for, and photos showed firefighters lifting the pup to safety.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Now, Moore must pay Bogan $1,244, a judge ruled last week — half the horse’s purchase price plus its vet bills.
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Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
The comedy vet returned alongside his costars for 2026's Scary Movie.
—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 June 2026
The Hall County Fire Rescue said on Facebook that the dog was eventually carried out of the woods and back to safety where it was later taken to the vet and cared for, and photos showed firefighters lifting the pup to safety.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Now, Moore must pay Bogan $1,244, a judge ruled last week — half the horse’s purchase price plus its vet bills.
—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vet
veteran
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And a quieter sky genuinely matters to veterans with PTSD, to parents of sensory-sensitive kids, and to every dog that spends the Fourth wedged under a bed.
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Condrey is a writer, veteran and formerly homeless resident of San Diego.
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“Vet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vet. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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