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
Arizona has vets in Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew.
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Doug Haller, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Alex Killorn’s breakout on the scoresheet with three points and Jacob Trouba’s goal gave them more tangible contributions from seasoned vets this time around, though both Trouba and Killorn had turnovers at the defensive blue line that led to goals as well.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Try to add that to your game because there’s a reason vets are still around, guys playing nine, 10 years.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Symonds-Madison’s Operation LOVE (Love Our Veterans Elgin) provides funerals for unclaimed vets.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Many vets stock oral or intranasal vaccines for Bordetella and parainfluenza, and injectable canine influenza and Lyme vaccines.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The project tells the true story of Ethan, a dog who was left to die under a pile of blankets and was nursed back to life by Jeff Callaway, one of those that found him, and by vets at the Kentucky Humane Society.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Lange and Paulson are joined by Murphyverse vets Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Gabourey Sidibe, Leslie Grossman, Emma Roberts, Lourd, and Ariana Grande.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Business leaders look everywhere for inspiration, from eyeing their peers’ successes to tapping industry vets for insight.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Doug Haller, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Alex Killorn’s breakout on the scoresheet with three points and Jacob Trouba’s goal gave them more tangible contributions from seasoned vets this time around, though both Trouba and Killorn had turnovers at the defensive blue line that led to goals as well.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Try to add that to your game because there’s a reason vets are still around, guys playing nine, 10 years.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Symonds-Madison’s Operation LOVE (Love Our Veterans Elgin) provides funerals for unclaimed vets.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Many vets stock oral or intranasal vaccines for Bordetella and parainfluenza, and injectable canine influenza and Lyme vaccines.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The project tells the true story of Ethan, a dog who was left to die under a pile of blankets and was nursed back to life by Jeff Callaway, one of those that found him, and by vets at the Kentucky Humane Society.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Lange and Paulson are joined by Murphyverse vets Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Gabourey Sidibe, Leslie Grossman, Emma Roberts, Lourd, and Ariana Grande.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Business leaders look everywhere for inspiration, from eyeing their peers’ successes to tapping industry vets for insight.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vets
veterans
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Coral upset experienced veterans of the sport, Christina Gasparich from Los Angeles, and Calla Allison from San Clemente, both of whom have been on the USA National BodySurfing Team for the past three years in-a-row.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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With veterans Garett Bolles and Mike McGlinchey both still locked in as 2026 starters, Burke could be a fascinating investment for offensive-line coach Zach Strief.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Vets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vets. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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