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 Paschall said all seven of his cats went missing during the flood. — Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026 In Egypt, cats and jackals accompanied the dead into eternity. — Andrew Zuckerman, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2026 Thomas, the passenger with Founder status, had lived on the ship with two cats since 2024. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026 Thursday Night Special — The Ravens have no answer at QB without Lamar Jackson, and the Jags are playing like feral cats in a dark alley. — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 5 Nov. 2026 The new clinic offers a range of services for dogs and cats, including wellness exams, vaccinations, flea and heartworm prevention, microchipping, diagnostic lab work and treatment for basic illnesses. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cats
  1. kittens
  2. males
  3. kitties
  4. guys
  5. felines
  6. gentlemen
  7. dudes
Noun
  • For the past six years, an animal rescue run out of a home in Dixon has helped hundreds of cats and kittens find homes.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In less than two months, a different camera stationed not far from the southern end of the crossing picked up a plethora of critters, including a mountain lion with two older kittens and another uncollared lion.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of kittens
Noun
  • Females say if, when, how many times, and the males have to really work for it.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
  • There was a major voter shift away from red to blue by independents, young adults, women, blue-collar workers, farmers, ranchers and Latino males.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 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
  • Roots attracted the ire of a ton of insecure right-wing bozos, and the fights over which Sherlock guys to ship overheated a lot of Tumblr servers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Although defensive leaders like Uche as well as linebackers Jordyn Brooks and Jacob Rodriguez will be the most vocal guys, there’s still room for him.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 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
  • The comedy tells the story of two young gentlemen in London living a double-life.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of gentlemen
Noun
  • Most are just local dudes with a Santa suit who reliably hit the waves on Christmas morning to entertain their neighbours (and get a surf session in).
    — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • And up until the City Girls’ public falling-out, their bread and butter was scamming rich dudes out of their funds.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of dudes

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“Cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cats. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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