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Recent Examples of cats
The sheriff said animal control officers are visiting the property three days a week and have found that the remaining dogs, as well as other animals, including cats and birds, appear to be receiving proper care.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
But that plan could be upended if his daughters ever meet Swift's cats Meredith, Benjamin and Olivia.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Sample premium data were based on rates for both dogs and cats.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
To keep pets safe during Fourth of July fireworks displays, Human Society Silicon Valley recommends keeping pets indoors inside during fireworks, as even outdoor cats or dogs can panic and flee from loud firework noises.
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Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
The Jellicle Ball keeps the cats’ names and the same music and lyrics as the original Cats, but this show is about humans through and through.
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Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
First of all, no, this isn’t an adaptation of those books about cats.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
The firefighters evacuated residents and some pets from the six-story building, but some tenants lost their pets to the fire, including Miriam Zarza, who lost two cats and a dog.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Some gardeners have great success tossing orange peels around the garden to repel cats.
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Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
But that plan could be upended if his daughters ever meet Swift's cats Meredith, Benjamin and Olivia.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Sample premium data were based on rates for both dogs and cats.
—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
To keep pets safe during Fourth of July fireworks displays, Human Society Silicon Valley recommends keeping pets indoors inside during fireworks, as even outdoor cats or dogs can panic and flee from loud firework noises.
—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
The Jellicle Ball keeps the cats’ names and the same music and lyrics as the original Cats, but this show is about humans through and through.
—
Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
First of all, no, this isn’t an adaptation of those books about cats.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
The firefighters evacuated residents and some pets from the six-story building, but some tenants lost their pets to the fire, including Miriam Zarza, who lost two cats and a dog.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Some gardeners have great success tossing orange peels around the garden to repel cats.
—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cats
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The open house will offer tours of the facility, and there will be opportunities to play with puppies and kittens, meet a wildlife ambassador and visit interactive booths about the work Anderson Humane does, the organization’s website said.
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Some 446 cats were rescued, plus two kittens born later.
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The birds — a female named Långet, and two males named Mames and Sindålu — made their home on the island with the six other birds in September 2024, marking the first time since 1988 that Guam kingfishers have lived in the wild.
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California is one of 23 states in the country that don't have laws to protect women's sports, and since 2014, has had a law in place to protect the rights of males to compete against females.
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There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.
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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.
Noun
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Look at how powerful Clayton and the front office have handled the pitching staff as guys go up and down.
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Great casting can make a show that much more revealing, and the guys walking it can help sell the fantasy on offer.
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What once was a duo of felines is now a trio, thanks to Malinin's partnership with the Sheba Ignored to Adored program.
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Gervais has assembled an ensemble cast of felines alongside his main character Gus including Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way.
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The annual event comes with a strict dress code, including morning suits for gentlemen and certain styles of dress for ladies, while the array of memorable hats on display has become a standout moment.
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These gentlemen host pre-dinner festivities, singles dinner tables, and partner with singles at dance classes (usually Latin ballroom) and for evening dancing.
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Not the fun stuff — waving down at your antlike neighbors, chatting up green alien dudes — but the dicey stuff like zero gravity and sound and communication distortions?
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Kara and Ruthye figure out the Brigands are trafficking young women for dastardly purposes, giving them yet another reason to smack some dudes around.
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“Cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cats. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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