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Recent Examples of cats
Pipes and sewers can be very dangerous for pets and wildlife and Roto-Rooter, with specialized equipment and personnel, has become a go-to call to save cats, dogs, turtles and more.
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Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
If an entrance hole is too large, smaller nesting birds will be vulnerable to predators and invasive species, including house sparrows, larger birds of prey, squirrels, snakes and even cats, which Hamlin says are birds’ top predators.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
The family's two cats escaped from the car.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Get a Pet People with dogs and cats probably don’t need convincing of the benefits of owning a pet.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
The skinny on why cats throw up, and when you should be concerned.
—Jane Sykes, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
While there are few very things that spark as much joy as decorating or dressing up for the holidays, McLendon-Covey also opened up about her passion for rescuing cats.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Because cats are not like dogs.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Pumpkin can also help dogs and cats suffering from constipation or diarrhea, according to PetMD.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
If an entrance hole is too large, smaller nesting birds will be vulnerable to predators and invasive species, including house sparrows, larger birds of prey, squirrels, snakes and even cats, which Hamlin says are birds’ top predators.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
The family's two cats escaped from the car.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Get a Pet People with dogs and cats probably don’t need convincing of the benefits of owning a pet.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
The skinny on why cats throw up, and when you should be concerned.
—Jane Sykes, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
While there are few very things that spark as much joy as decorating or dressing up for the holidays, McLendon-Covey also opened up about her passion for rescuing cats.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Because cats are not like dogs.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Pumpkin can also help dogs and cats suffering from constipation or diarrhea, according to PetMD.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cats
Noun
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Some even suggested to Polnitz that the school should get therapy kittens for staff and students.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Among those surrendered were 47 cats and kittens from a single home dropped off at the Wisconsin Humane Society's Milwaukee campus.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Zootopia 2 is strong across the board, with males under 25 leading in first choice and females under 25 leading in unaided, but males under 25 and women over 25 are strong as well.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, one other area where both Gaines and Navratilova align is on the issue of biological males in women's sports.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Another reviewer mentioned that even kitties enjoy watching it from indoors.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Nov. 2025
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For a moment, the kitties stayed in the bed, snuggling with one of the mothers.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Two guys sat on New York public transit, talking into little mics attached to their Metro cards.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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You guys have pretty well done that on your own with a 50 percent divorce rate.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This setup will be temporary until both felines are ready to interact comfortably.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Archaeologists uncovered only four animal motifs—rams, felines, birds, and snakes—suggesting the artistic tradition started on a more modest note.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my grandmommy, Diana Ross.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
1 Jan. 2026
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There were more gentlemen that asked for her assistance that evening, Margolyes divulged.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The guys who did this are good dudes.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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But for a glorious period, all that mattered were the dudes being dudes.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cats. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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