Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cats
The parasite has the cattle and dairy industry on edge, but in Mexico, screwworm has also been found in bears, pigs, goats, and even dogs and cats.
—
John Lauritsen, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Pet owners may find tick removal kits particularly valuable since dogs and cats can pick up ticks while exploring backyards, parks, and wooded areas.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Dogs and other small pets, like cats, are allowed on the train, but only in the two outdoor car types.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Talking cats are not new to animation.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The fluffy, blue-eyed cats and kittens are now safe and recovering after they were rescued from a residence in Lancaster County, the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA) shared on Facebook on Wednesday, June 10.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
But the screwworm doesn't just impact livestock; there was a reported case of the screwworm in a dog in New Mexico on June 7, raising concerns among pet owners about their dogs and cats.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Over the next several decades, a roll call of Pennsylvania’s native animals would be extirpated, including mountain lions, wolves, wolverines, badgers, pine marten, and fisher cats; whitetail deer were nearly wiped out of the state, as were black bears and turkeys.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Native to North, Central and South America, cougars are among the continent’s largest wild cats and are known for their agility, strength and adaptability.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
John Lauritsen, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Pet owners may find tick removal kits particularly valuable since dogs and cats can pick up ticks while exploring backyards, parks, and wooded areas.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Dogs and other small pets, like cats, are allowed on the train, but only in the two outdoor car types.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Talking cats are not new to animation.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The fluffy, blue-eyed cats and kittens are now safe and recovering after they were rescued from a residence in Lancaster County, the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA) shared on Facebook on Wednesday, June 10.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
But the screwworm doesn't just impact livestock; there was a reported case of the screwworm in a dog in New Mexico on June 7, raising concerns among pet owners about their dogs and cats.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Over the next several decades, a roll call of Pennsylvania’s native animals would be extirpated, including mountain lions, wolves, wolverines, badgers, pine marten, and fisher cats; whitetail deer were nearly wiped out of the state, as were black bears and turkeys.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Native to North, Central and South America, cougars are among the continent’s largest wild cats and are known for their agility, strength and adaptability.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cats
Noun
-
Some 446 cats were rescued, plus two kittens born later.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
-
Lion cubs are similar to domestic kittens at birth, in that they're born blind and their eyes open within about a week or two, the zoo said.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Noun
-
According to a witness account, two males pulled up outside the consulate in a white Honda, fired a handgun, got back into the car and fled.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
-
In total, 81 individuals were captured across the two sites, including juveniles, adult males, and pregnant adult females, which indicated a self-sustaining population.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Noun
-
There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
-
Owners looking to adopt one of these sweet kitties should be prepared to give them their attention, and lots of it.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Noun
-
They were written by a bunch of guys in powdered wigs and knee socks.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
-
Your memoir reframed Black Sabbath less as mythology and more as four working-class guys trying to survive life in Birmingham.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
Noun
-
As for the 78 fluffy felines rescued from the residence, the PSPCA said in a Sunday, June 14, update that as of Monday, June 15, some of the adult cats are available for adoption.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
-
Catnip This aromatic herb may attract felines, but pests like mosquitoes and flies can’t stand the strong smell of catnip.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
Noun
-
Well, first of all, the idea that these three gentlemen that have very little background in terms of negotiations or the technical nature of nuclear negotiations going against a hardened Iranian team that's been doing this for decades.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
-
So ladies and gentlemen, please welcome songwriter, Hall of Fame, class of 2026, inductee, Taylor Swift.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Noun
-
From German dudes discovering Waffle House in the Deep South to Japanese fans experiencing chips and salsa overload in Texas, it's been absolutely beautiful seeing the guests of this great nation being exposed to the best parts of our culture stateside.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
-
Warfare costars Charles Melton and Michael Gandolfini are two dapper dudes at IndieWire TV Honors 2026 on June 4 in Los Angeles.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cats. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
