as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others
the teacher's pet was always getting special privileges
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as in pouts
a state of resentful silence or irritability
the teenager stalked off in a pet after being refused permission to go the movies
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as in beloved
granted special treatment or attention
spent my free time on my pet project
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as in to pat
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner
a cat who loves to be petted
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Recent Examples of pet
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
Child and pet welfare: Never forget to safeguard young children and pets by not leaving them unattended in vehicles, especially during scorching weather when car interiors can become life-threateningly hot.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Original price: $94.99 A Bissel Little Green cleaner tackles spills and pet stains while also removing pet hair, dander and dust from your furniture and carpets.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2025
Whether its playing on one of three playgrounds, petting goats, watching a live cow milking, scouring shops or something else, there’s something for everyone.
—Maddie Carr, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
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Noun
Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
Child and pet welfare: Never forget to safeguard young children and pets by not leaving them unattended in vehicles, especially during scorching weather when car interiors can become life-threateningly hot.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
Adjective
Top Amazon Prime Day 2025 pet deals This pet bed is designed with high-quality, durable materials that ensure long-lasting comfort for your furry friend.
—Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Original price: $94.99 A Bissel Little Green cleaner tackles spills and pet stains while also removing pet hair, dander and dust from your furniture and carpets.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
Bison snaps at Yellowstone tourist who got too close
A Yellowstone tourist was nearly gored by a bison earlier this month after trying to pet it.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2025
Whether its playing on one of three playgrounds, petting goats, watching a live cow milking, scouring shops or something else, there’s something for everyone.
—Maddie Carr, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pet
Adjective
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This panel brings together beloved Hallmark stars for a celebration of feel-good fandom.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The travel centers, which are often as big as football fields, are beloved for their pristine bathrooms, competitive fuel prices and the permanently grinning beaver mascot with the thousand-yard stare.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
Verb
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It can be pat on the skin under the eyes, but should be used with extreme care.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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As Stanway had passed back to her, the midfielder had patted the air in the universal gesture for ‘calm it down, there’s no rush’.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Facing two strikes, Ramírez stroked a single off reliever Jared Koenig into left field, bringing home two runs.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2025
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In central Gaza, a boy stroked the face of his dead sister, 6-year-old Heba Abu Etiwi, in a morgue at Al Aqsa Martyrs’ Hospital.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
Verb
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The pair hit the red carpet for the annual NFL Honors events in Phoenix in 2023 and in New Orleans in 2025, with Arik proudly caressing Mindy’s pregnant belly at the latter.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The post included a black-and-white clip of Kelly caressing the newborn's hand.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Evans has some starting experience and seems to be the favorite for the No. 4 job entering camp.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Lol watching all the amazing women in my life cook all our favorite meals with so much love and joy.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Serena and Lily is an AD go-to for lighting—their silhouettes are individualistic, and cute without being precious.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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Sprinkled it like fairy dust right along his deck and around his precious fire pit area.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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To avoid the hassle of scrounging in the cargo hold to access their necessaries and furry companions, when in the rearmost position, special storage bins for hand luggage or pet carriers (all of these accessories presumably Bentley branded) emerge from the floor.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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Missouri’s offer, passed during a hectic special session last month, would fund up to 50% of new construction or stadium improvements.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Who wouldn’t buy anything O’Connor, with his darling secret smile, tells them?—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
23 May 2025
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The Allwood Timberline Cabin Tiny House caught our eye for a few noteworthy reasons, namely the darling front porch that’s perfect for lounging.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Pet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pet. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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