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Recent Examples of cats
Baseman speaks enthusiastically about his work in general, but becomes more animated when talking about cats.
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Iris Kwok
may 12, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
An outreach worker helped Allen chart a course back into permanent housing, helping to rehouse 10 cats from the encampment.
—Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Prison, death, growing up, cats.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Everyone inside made it out safely, officials said, but two cats and a dog died in the fire.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The queens of the ballroom extravaganza have moved both costume designer Qween Jean’s fabulous couture and the cats’ quest for immortality up to the main stem with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s righteous blessing.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Ricky Gervais will be in attendance to give a masterclass as creator and director of Netflix’s Alley Cats, the adult animation following a group of feral cats who seek companionship while ruminating on everyday life, accompanied by a sneak peek of the first two episodes.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, carbs are mostly unnecessary for cats and can cause additional health issues.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
And unlike dogs or cats, evacuating wild animals is not straightforward.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Iris Kwok
may 12, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
An outreach worker helped Allen chart a course back into permanent housing, helping to rehouse 10 cats from the encampment.
—Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Prison, death, growing up, cats.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Everyone inside made it out safely, officials said, but two cats and a dog died in the fire.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The queens of the ballroom extravaganza have moved both costume designer Qween Jean’s fabulous couture and the cats’ quest for immortality up to the main stem with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s righteous blessing.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Ricky Gervais will be in attendance to give a masterclass as creator and director of Netflix’s Alley Cats, the adult animation following a group of feral cats who seek companionship while ruminating on everyday life, accompanied by a sneak peek of the first two episodes.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, carbs are mostly unnecessary for cats and can cause additional health issues.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
And unlike dogs or cats, evacuating wild animals is not straightforward.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cats
Noun
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The group of kittens wouldn't survive long without a surrogate mother to provide care and nourishment.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Such kittens are a challenging demographic to care for, Shaw explained.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Webb County confirmed five males and one female were found dead in a news release on Tuesday, May 12.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The victims have been identified as five males and one female, ranging in age from 14 to 56, according to the Webb County Medical Examiner’s Office.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
Noun
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There is production design and a few props, but not to any overwhelming purpose, other than perhaps to suggest the house where a lady who loves rescue kitties might be thinking all these alternately independent and co-dependent thoughts about love and trust.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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African wildcats didn’t evolve around water and probably would be just as wary of a bathtub as our domestic kitties.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This is how you guys break it to me.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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You guys went to see him and also gave his son a scholarship.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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That makes catnip an underrated option for anyone willing to share a corner of the yard with the neighborhood felines.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Polydactyly cats are felines born with a harmless genetic mutation resulting in extra toes (6-7 versus the normal 5), making their paws large and wide.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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There’s a pretty fun narrative here about the homecoming of a group of gentlemen and the chaos that follows their path.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Las Vegas Raiders.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the surfing continued, vendors set up booths on the grassy knoll just off the beach, Hodad’s sold burgers from a portable outdoor kitchen and skater dudes built ramps in the beach parking lot for the Sunday skateboarding competition.—
Tony Le Calvez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Throughout, Antonoff defines himself as not being the type of guy to rehash pickup lines, ask about his lover’s previous dudes, or tell her what to do.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cats. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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