VETS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

vets

noun

plural of vet

as in veterans

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 vets Registration itself is billed as free, but is available only from vets who charge for it. — semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Over the next few weeks, Jackie would undergo rigorous testing and treatment as vets worked round-the-clock to diagnose her illness. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Indeed, studies have shown that vets get better care at the VA than through private providers. — Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2026 Contact your local animal shelters, humane societies, vets offices or call the non-emergency line for more information on possible animal shelters. — Hali Smith august 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2026 The additions of vets including Demario Davis (age 37) and Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) indicates the urgency that GM Darren Mougey and HC Aaron Glenn feel this season. — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 As Variety reports, a crack team of TV vets are on the adaptation case. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026 Kelce, among the vets, returned to team conditioning three weeks after his and Swift’s high-profile wedding. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 The mayor has final say over which judges will preside over city courtrooms, but an 18-member advisory committee vets and nominates judges. — Ali Bauman, CBS News, 29 July 2026

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veterans

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This account is based on interviews with more than a dozen producers, studio executives, lawmakers and film industry veterans.

— Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Centenarian veterans living in Gwinnett County, or people who know an eligible veteran, can submit information through the county's online form.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

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