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pet

Definition for pet

adjective as in favorite

noun as in favorite thing, person

Strongest matches

dog, lover, treasure

verb as in stroke fondly

Strongest matches

caress, coddle, cuddle, fondle, pamper

Strong matches

baby, cosset, dandle, embrace, grab, hug, love, neck, pat, spoil, touch

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Example Sentences

Nuguse's pet tortoise Tyro has only been out of hibernation for a few days when we speak, but the laid-back athlete is grateful to have his companion back.

From BBC

Those treatments corresponded to a pet theory of the Geiers that autism stemmed from the interaction of mercury in thimerosal with testosterone, and therefore that reducing testosterone would address autism.

"I don't find myself uncomfortable like this very often," he says, adding that he feels awful to ask Lily to keep her pet away from him.

From BBC

The consumer group, Which, said pet insurance policies currently available will have third-party liability.

From BBC

Too many use their pets as an excuse for bad human behavior, like animal accessories that grant a free pass for owners to terrorize service workers while gaining Instagram followers.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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