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Recent Examples of cats
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.
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Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Without it, pets, and especially cats, could experience a deficiency that can lead to neurological issues, seizures and even death.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 June 2026
With warmer weather approaching, the cats are out and multiplying quickly.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 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
No injuries were reported in the fire, but 11 adults were displaced and two cats were rescued, the department said.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Other cats might be in the habit of hopping onto the toilet to get somewhere else.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
No one was at the home at the time, but three cats were found inside the house.
—Velvet Wu
june 2, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
May’s list includes the discovery of a possible prehistoric mining site in the Pyrenees; a new species of tiny blue octopus; why cats seem to prefer silver vine to catnip; and why political polarization might behave like a phase transition, among other noteworthy stories.
—ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Without it, pets, and especially cats, could experience a deficiency that can lead to neurological issues, seizures and even death.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 June 2026
With warmer weather approaching, the cats are out and multiplying quickly.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 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
No injuries were reported in the fire, but 11 adults were displaced and two cats were rescued, the department said.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Other cats might be in the habit of hopping onto the toilet to get somewhere else.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
No one was at the home at the time, but three cats were found inside the house.
—Velvet Wu
june 2, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
May’s list includes the discovery of a possible prehistoric mining site in the Pyrenees; a new species of tiny blue octopus; why cats seem to prefer silver vine to catnip; and why political polarization might behave like a phase transition, among other noteworthy stories.
—ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cats
Noun
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The cases are in cattle, goats and a dog in Texas and New Mexico, according to the Department of Agriculture, and the FDA on Thursday approved the use of generic Nitenpyram tablets—an oral treatment usually used to kill fleas—in dogs, puppies, cats and kittens infected with screwworm.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Since the dilute calico is named for its coat pattern and isn't a breed, both short- and long-haired cat breeds can produce these tricolored kittens, including Maine Coon, Persian, and Ragdoll.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
Noun
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While black bears are the smallest bear in North America, according to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, males can get up to about 500 pounds, with most bears weighing between 100 and 400.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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While the sterile insect release method relies primarily on sterile males reproducing with wild females, sterile male and female flies are often released at once for practical reasons.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
Noun
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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
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The show also figured out better than any show in recent memory how to adapt itself for a TV broadcast, with the kitties, as costumed by Tony winner Qween Jean, flitted all over the Radio City Musical Hall in New York, this year’s venue for the ceremony.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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My job is to help the guys put them in environments and situations to be better.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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He’s been working hard with the pitching guys too.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Matted fur can trap heat and lead to overheating, even when felines are inside resting in a sunbeam.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Free-roaming felines kill 2 billion birds a year in America.—
Bruce M. Beehler,
Washington Post,
26 May 2026
Noun
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For gentlemen of that era, uncivil words were violence.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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Deborah Vance, who did NOT die, ladies and gentlemen and they/thems!—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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
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Screams famous-old-dudes en vacances!—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cats. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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