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as in kitty
a small domestic animal known for catching mice the family's cat did an exemplary job of keeping the house and yard free of all rodents

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Recent Examples of cat Other than cats and habitat loss, glass is the biggest danger birds face. NPR, 17 Oct. 2025 Bonus points for Sharpied-on cat whiskers/nose. James Factora, Them., 17 Oct. 2025 Yes; some domestic and agricultural animals are also known to be susceptible to HPAI, including poultry, cattle and cats. Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025 Thomas had two dogs and one cat, ABC 33/40 reported. Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cat
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Noun
  • Instead of treats, this calendar is packed with a mix of exciting goodies like plush toys, kicker toys, balls and popular stimulants like catnip and silvervine to keep your kitty playful and merry.
    Christine Persaud, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Any money coming into the club now was unlikely to form a kitty for Thomas Frank to delve into – and it is understood this £100m injection is not a new transfer war chest.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Miramax produced and financed the film, which hoped to serve as counter-programming for females not interested in Tron or the myriad of male-skewing films dominating the marquee.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Until now, there hasn’t been much consistent research to explain why depression affects females and males differently, including the possible role of genetics.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The kitten is enjoying the company of his two cats who are keeping him entertained and teaching him how to be a feline.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Two kittens in Texas are on the lookout for a comfortable home together after being separated at a Texas shelter — well, sort of separated.
    TJ Macias, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The interim coach that season is the same guy who will try to devise a plan to slow the Panthers’ rushing attack Sunday — Jets defensive coordinator Steve Wilks.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • And there was the Michigan accent and the fact that the guy doesn’t shut up.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Jack has shown by example how to balance being a true gentleman and a true leader.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The oldest one is from a gentleman, Joe Sheridan.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
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  • Kitten lovers can rejoice, Atelier VM has a new pendant and ring that can be customized with their feline’s nose print.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The post, shared on October 6th by u/Affectionate_Lime880, features pictures of the small feline playing with the poster on the porch, however, this is not a domestic cat but a bobcat cub.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Steelers-Bengals game presents an incredible nod to human potential, and a great chance to see two old dudes – both of whom just happen to be Super Bowl-winning QBs like Brady and Brees – duke it out.
    Coy Wire, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Way to take the high road, dude.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Cat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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