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Recent Examples of cats
Most of the signs of overstimulation for animals like dogs and cats can also apply to capybara.
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Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
Workslop, much like Shrimp Jesus or those big-eyed crying cats clogging your social feeds, has a patina of human craftsmanship.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Since chimps are more like humans than cats or dogs, a unique blend of human and veterinary medicine was necessary to find the right surgical approach, experts said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Vera Bradley Outlet Fleece Throw Blanket Available in bold prints with tigers, cats, plaid, and florals, this Vera Bradley throw adds personality to your space.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
The organization reports that dogs and cats entered shelters in nearly equal numbers.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
And yes, dogs and cats can get food poisoning and diarrhea from bacteria.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
All of the people inside the house escaped the fire safely, but their three pet cats did not survive.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Also, most pet friendly hotels will allow dogs, but not cats.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
Workslop, much like Shrimp Jesus or those big-eyed crying cats clogging your social feeds, has a patina of human craftsmanship.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Since chimps are more like humans than cats or dogs, a unique blend of human and veterinary medicine was necessary to find the right surgical approach, experts said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Vera Bradley Outlet Fleece Throw Blanket Available in bold prints with tigers, cats, plaid, and florals, this Vera Bradley throw adds personality to your space.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
The organization reports that dogs and cats entered shelters in nearly equal numbers.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
And yes, dogs and cats can get food poisoning and diarrhea from bacteria.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
All of the people inside the house escaped the fire safely, but their three pet cats did not survive.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Also, most pet friendly hotels will allow dogs, but not cats.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cats
Noun
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During a heavy storm, a Reddit user from Mumbai, India, found a cat abandoned outside a shop with her kittens—and the same cat is now the head of their household.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Most Adorable Game Do your kiddos love videos of cuddly kittens at play?—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Females with childcare responsibilities tended to live longer than males in zoos.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Therefore, the standardized 10,000 steps per day is often recommended for both males and females.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For kitties, there are three suction levels to handle cats with both thick and thin coats.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Another reviewer mentioned that even kitties enjoy watching it from indoors.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then, you guys are partnering with the Freestore Foodbank in October to fight childhood hunger?—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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The wild card Can Vegas’ top guys stay healthy?—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Yet, owners may still notice a reaction from their felines.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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The felines were brought to the nonprofit’s Ramona Wildlife Center on March 26.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mid-Century Modern follows three gay gentlemen of a certain age (Lane, Bomer, Graham) who, after an unexpected death, decide to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs, where the wealthiest one lives with his mother (Lavin).—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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The restaurant takes a tongue-in-cheek approach in both its decor—think massive chandeliers, portraits of flamingos dressed as gentlemen and women, and a stylish Art Deco atrium facing Las Vegas Boulevard—and its food and beverage offerings.—
Julie Tremaine,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Typically, the focus would be on the boys themselves, and to his credit, director Tim Mielants has assembled an impressively rowdy gaggle of up-and-coming actors to play all the young dudes.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Anyhoodle, the three dudes went to a clearing and saw hanging net buckets and a stack of coconuts.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cats. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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