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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Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The memorial, adorned in thousands of collars belonging to beloved pets that passed on, was destroyed by Helene’s deadly floodwaters last month.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
In Hillsborough County, first responders have rescued 730 people and 111 pets.
—Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
At least 340 people and 49 pets have been rescued in ongoing efforts, DeSantis said Thursday afternoon.
—Julio Cortez, Kate Payne, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
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Businesses catering to pets are growing rapidly as pet owners are increasingly willing to spend on high-quality care and products for their furry companions.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The memorial, adorned in thousands of collars belonging to beloved pets that passed on, was destroyed by Helene’s deadly floodwaters last month.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
In Hillsborough County, first responders have rescued 730 people and 111 pets.
—Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
At least 340 people and 49 pets have been rescued in ongoing efforts, DeSantis said Thursday afternoon.
—Julio Cortez, Kate Payne, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Pet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pet. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.
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