VET Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

vet

noun

Definition of vet

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 The six-year vet often practices with the third team as youth is being served. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 Sunday is also not gonna siphon that many votes from Cardellini, a TV vet. — Joyce Eng, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 Those bitten by a snake should call 911 or an emergency vet immediately, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026 Broadway vet and local resident Jen Burleigh-Bentz plays Ursula. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vet

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veteran

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The 30-year veteran firefighter was battling pancreatic cancer.

— Ginger Allen, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
As for music, expect a broad menu of noisemakers with national, regional and local buzz, programmed by co-organizer and veteran music promoter Steev Rullman of PureHoney Magazine and Bumblefest fame.

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

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