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pet

Definition for pet

adjective as in favorite

noun as in favorite thing, person

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dog, lover, treasure

verb as in stroke fondly

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caress, coddle, cuddle, fondle, pamper

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

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For example, if an asset has an ironic pet reference in the name, it might not be an investment.

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I have car repairs, and pay for groceries, pets, medical, travel, etc.

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The changes also see the end of fixed-term tenancy contracts, as renters move onto so-called "rolling" agreements, as well as an end to "bidding wars" and clearer rules on having pets.

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This study has revealed some of the earliest physical evidence of dogs transforming into the diverse array of pets, companions and working animals that we know today.

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It hosts many animals that previously were injured, ostracized from their social groups or illegally kept as pets — such as Neil.

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

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