cat's cradles

Definition of cat's cradlesnext
plural of cat's cradle
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Noun
  • Laborious yet lithe lads and lasses have loyally leapt to luminate the lexical labyrinths of logic locking the lucrative lotto, longing to lure the lavish luxury lying latently in local landmarks.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Modern octopuses are known for their intelligence, too, with National Geographic explaining that the giant Pacific octopus has been able to solve mazes, open jars and mimic other octopuses.
    Adam England, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Family-friendly attractions abound, from old-school carnival games like ring toss and whack-a-mole to a fun house with mirror mazes and glowing lights.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This can happen due to your natural hair texture, dryness, or environmental stressors like wind, friction from your pillowcase, or pollution—your cuticles can catch on each other like Velcro, Small says, causing tangles.
    Sarah Felbin, Allure, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The microfiber-esque texture, Dyson says, allows for the cones to pick up hair without tangles.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Visiting is free, and public transit is recommended due to the traffic snarls along the National Mall (especially on the weekend).
    Adele Chapin, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
  • As Ross, Martin’s friend and confidante, Kevin Singer has the insinuating righteousness of a slinky cat, his line readings all mews and snarls.
    Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Cat's cradles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat%27s%20cradles. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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