Synonyms of vets

vets

noun

plural of vet

as in veterans

a person with long experience in a specified area

he's a hardened vet of many political campaigns

Synonyms & Similar Words

• veterans
• warhorses
• old hands
• old-timers
• stagers
• professionals
• experts
• doyens
• masters
• pros
• past masters
• hands
• adepts
• gurus
• doyennes
• mavens
• dab hands

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• newcomers
• recruits
• freshmen
• rookies
• beginners
• novices
• colts
• neophytes
• apprentices
• fledglings
• boots
• students
• newbies
• cubs
• greenhorns
• trainees
• tyros
• amateurs
• candidates
• tenderfeet
• learners
• entrants
• novitiates
• probationers
• dilettantes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vets

Directed by Mark Vanselow and written by Thompson Evans, The Mongoose also stars Ving Rhames as Tanker, one of Fang’s fellow vets, and Michael Chiklis as Pope, the officer tasked with the runaway’s capture. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Over the centuries, Chapter House changed hands several times, growing and changing until it was eventually purchased by hospitality industry vets Phil and Silvia Baxter in 2021, who have been lovingly, methodically updating it since. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

But the frustration that local vets in Sacramento feel toward their national organization isn’t unique. — Sonner Kehrt, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

When an animal is infested, vets remove the larvae and disinfect the wound with a medicine that can treat and prevent further infestation. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

But vets can connect with experts at state agriculture departments who have more expertise in identifying screwworm for a more thorough assessment. — Alice Park, Time, 2 July 2026

Best for wildlife control Why trust USA TODAY The USA TODAY review team conducts all research in-house and vets every company on our rankings list. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Akok Akok, Mamadou and Hassan Diarra are among the UConn players who came through there, as did eventual NBA vets like Hamidou Diallo, Tyson Etienne and Vladislav Goldin. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026

After driving to a few different places where homeless vets camp out, Hood spots Ervin's maroon pickup parked near a Jack in the Box. — Quil Lawrence, NPR, 25 June 2026