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Recent Examples of cat's cradle
But that string can still be made into something perfect: As Ludwig lovingly points out to his grand-nephews, the knots in the cat's cradle always stay the same distance apart no matter how the configuration is manipulated.
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2022
Christian Holub, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat's cradle
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Separated by labyrinths of creeks and smaller cays, each one represents a stepping stone away from civilization, Parrish told me.—
Henry Wismayer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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The farm’s shop, walking trails, lavender labyrinth, and fairy garden are open year-round.—
Stacy Conde,
Midwest Living,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Visit in the fall for quintessential activities like apple picking, a corn maze, and trolley rides.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Located in Las Vegas, the show is huge and is designed like a giant maze that’s hard to escape.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After spraying this before a braid takedown, my hair was visibly softer and easier to mange through tangles.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Having the best brush for your dog will keep its coat free of tangles and might even prevent a big bill at the groomer’s.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite headwinds like tariffs, supply chain snarls and higher costs for solar panels and other components, Fishman said, the initiative is having an impact.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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And, two, worldwide supply chain snarls also stemming from the pandemic.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cat's cradle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat%27s%20cradle. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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