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Recent Examples of cat
Her family had 15 cats and several dogs, most of them strays.
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
The cats and the bananas, the Japanese dessert, the colorful street art, the soldiers in their marvelous uniforms—these memories are as indelible as those of the ancient ruins.
—Sarah Manguso, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Where do baby cats learn to swim?
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Hydrangeas are poisonous to dogs and cats.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
The cats and the bananas, the Japanese dessert, the colorful street art, the soldiers in their marvelous uniforms—these memories are as indelible as those of the ancient ruins.
—Sarah Manguso, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Where do baby cats learn to swim?
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Hydrangeas are poisonous to dogs and cats.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat
Noun
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The hens sitting on the kittens makes for a heartwarming video.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the mama cat left the nest to get some food and water, Bitsy sat on all the baby kittens.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Meals miraculously appeared through the kitchen door into the dining room, where they were eaten at a rectangular table with the eldest male at the head.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 May 2026
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Granted those are both male-skewing movies versus Devil Wears Prada 2 which is female, meaning attendance could be frontloaded for the sequel this weekend.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The kitty draped himself all over his rescuer’s neck like a living fox stole.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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Both teams will receive what is believed to be a six-figure payday to add to their revenue-sharing kitty for players.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One thing that is permanently, forever true is that gay guys, including Mike White, are obsessed with Laura Dern.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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The guy is a football junkie and plays with the timing and rhythm.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Leslie Mann and her oldest daughter Maude have four felines in total.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The law would also require providers to track and monitor felines that go through TNR, documenting the location and date they were trapped, the clinic used, vaccination and ear-tipping confirmation, as well as the date and location of release.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The gentleman sitting next to me in the helicopter is monitoring both the pilot’s flight path and the weather from an app on his phone.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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The wine steward came to our table with a bottle of wine, saying that a gentleman at another table would be honored to present this to me and my friends.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Throughout, Antonoff defines himself as not being the type of guy to rehash pickup lines, ask about his lover’s previous dudes, or tell her what to do.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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The dude performs like rent is due.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Cat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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