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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

“I don't know that anyone is tempted to pet these robot dogs. They do not look cuddly,” said Melissa Michelson, a political scientist at Menlo College.

From BBC

The home where my wife grew up, where she posed for prom photos, where she cared for the pets who to this day are exalted as legends.

Parrots are common pets in millions of homes worldwide, and they are appreciated for their colour and intelligence.

In conversations with Salon, many expressed hope that Trump might take up their own pet issue, like dismantling the administrative state, ending diversity initiatives or directing public funds to religious schools.

From Salon

Transport remains the most popular theme among toys, according to Circana, but animals now sit in second, with interactive pets becoming increasingly popular.

From BBC

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

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