as in veteran
a person with long experience in a specified area
he's a hardened vet of many political campaigns
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Recent Examples of vet
First up was Animal Kingdom vet Jake Weary’s Christos.
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Charlie Mason, TVLine, 1 June 2025
Conroy, 37, wasn’t even sure where he was supposed to report the attack that left his dog Liam with a half-dozen puncture wounds and a $1,300 vet bill while the pair was out for a run on the Major Taylor Trail last fall.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
The reality vet is currently stepping out with pro basketball player Jeff Coby, who is younger (31), but not married.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 31 May 2025
Regular vet checkups, a balanced senior-specific diet, and maintaining a calm, supportive environment can help keep senior Chihuahuas comfortable and thriving in their golden years.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
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Charlie Mason, TVLine, 1 June 2025
Conroy, 37, wasn’t even sure where he was supposed to report the attack that left his dog Liam with a half-dozen puncture wounds and a $1,300 vet bill while the pair was out for a run on the Major Taylor Trail last fall.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
The reality vet is currently stepping out with pro basketball player Jeff Coby, who is younger (31), but not married.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 31 May 2025
Regular vet checkups, a balanced senior-specific diet, and maintaining a calm, supportive environment can help keep senior Chihuahuas comfortable and thriving in their golden years.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vet
veteran
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It was founded by Google veteran Jeff Shardell in Taos, New Mexico.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Civilians, like Gene Burt, and veterans alike are honored on the Liberty Memorial’s Walk of Honor.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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“Vet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vet. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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