cats

noun

plural of cat
1
as in kittens
a small domestic animal known for catching mice the family's cat did an exemplary job of keeping the house and yard free of all rodents

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2
as in males
an adult male human being he was one cool cat driving around in his new sports car

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Recent Examples of cats In 2025, the average accident-only pet insurance premium was $112 for cats and $190 for dogs, according to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA). — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 While his ex-wife, Reese Witherspoon, joined Phillippe in declining to post a spooky season outfit this year, their daughter, Ava, shared a photo to her Instagram stories of herself with two friends, all dressed as cats. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026 But Bias said there is no evidence that black cats face higher abuse rates around Halloween. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cats
  1. kittens
  2. males
  3. kitties
  4. guys
  5. felines
  6. gentlemen
  7. dudes
Noun
  • That spirit was alive across collections, where sweet bows, light pink shades, ruffles, and even embroidered kittens made their way onto bridal looks.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Recently, in the Simi Hills north of the crossing, his team marked three kittens, the first litter for the 3 ½-year-old lion known as P-113.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of kittens
Noun
  • Median lifespan fell by roughly 11% in females and 13% in males.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • According to the Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office, the helicopter went down as the occupants, who have only been identified as three adult males, were taking photos of boats near Bill Baggs State Park off Key Biscayne.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of males
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
Definition of kitties
Noun
  • The old guys who only want to operate the fairway mower can only work part-time.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • You guys landed in England at the red-hot peak of the punk movement, where the Clash and Sex Pistols were playing every night.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of guys
Noun
  • Other felines paused to watch a sand tiger shark and sea turtles glide by, while a few found the tunnel’s dim blue glow relaxing enough to doze off and fully fall asleep.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2026
  • At Adoptions for Love, a cat rescue currently sheltering 80 felines in the more upscale neighborhood of Playa, the number of people looking to adopt has plunged.
    — Orlando Matos, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of felines
Noun
  • Eight minutes and 33 seconds into the episode, Damon and Letterman play gentlemen silently crossing the street as the camera pans to the home of George Russell, who’s recovering inside after getting shot at the end of season three.
    — Alex Zalben, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
  • But the lively gentlemen at the urinals were already licking their lips in anticipation.
    — Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of gentlemen
Noun
  • The data dudes have created their place, and value, in every sport, and percentages direct possessions, matchups and everything else.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The whole point of the ad was to get dudes to sign up for a Novig account and start hammering parlays this football season.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of dudes

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“Cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cats. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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