vet
noun
vets
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present tense formof vet (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The State Department vets applicants and approves sponsors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
The crew of Mighty Mary was, indeed, a wonder—a quickly-assembled but deeply talented collection of vets and rookies who jelled into a world-class outfit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
He toyed with the idea of becoming a veterinarian, but after noticing that winemakers seemed a lot happier than vets, he decided to study winemaking instead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
She described the vets in the study as older and sicker than the general public.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Lifton found that many vets, like Scruggs, believed when your country asked you to serve, you had a patriotic obligation to join the military.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
