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Recent Examples of cats
In his second hour of comedy, the Comedy Cellar regular discusses divorce, middle-age and cats — sharing his thoughts on the world’s bias against men with cats.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Rarely urban coyotes will attack pets, like small dogs and cats.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
When most people think of animal shelters, dogs and cats come to mind.
—Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Christie flew with her two girls and the cats, and Michael drove with the dog.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Whether that’s going to see a show, tossing some axes, cuddling with some cats at a café or racing down the slopes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
He is kept well away from current Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s family cats, JoJo and Prince, who inhabit the private family quarters while Larry rules the working areas of Downing Street.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats, and even small amounts can cause serious illness.
—Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
There are wire cages with litters of kittens and others with elderly cats.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Rarely urban coyotes will attack pets, like small dogs and cats.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
When most people think of animal shelters, dogs and cats come to mind.
—Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Christie flew with her two girls and the cats, and Michael drove with the dog.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Whether that’s going to see a show, tossing some axes, cuddling with some cats at a café or racing down the slopes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
He is kept well away from current Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s family cats, JoJo and Prince, who inhabit the private family quarters while Larry rules the working areas of Downing Street.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats, and even small amounts can cause serious illness.
—Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
There are wire cages with litters of kittens and others with elderly cats.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cats
Noun
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Skunks can give birth to up to 15 kittens, which are born blind and hairless.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The nonprofit is a free-roaming shelter that has cared for homeless cats and kittens in the Denver area for over 35 years.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Republicans started to cosplay as working-class white males, and people bought right into it.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Inmate Reception Center serves as the primary intake and release facility for all males entering the county jail system.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Comfy, cozy kitties One of the simplest ways to keep your cat warm in winter is to add blankets to their bed or favorite napping spot.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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The latest kitties to captivate us?—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That was a really physical challenge and you guys don't do a lot like that anymore.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
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Five transfers, seven high school recruits — and 24 guys coming back for another go-round.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Vasilevskiy has displayed his love for felines since early in his professional career.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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No doubt one of them will bring home a plant that’s poisonous for felines.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Distinguished gentlemen boasting dashing Hessian boots and tall beaver hats.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Amazingly, given that Napa estate deals usually involve years of planning and a multifaceted acquisition strategy, the entire purchase came as a complete surprise to these gentlemen, and none of them could have ever imagined such a thing in their wildest dreams.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Everybody, uh, chill out dudes.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Grand Tour made the announcement early this morning (eastern US time) with a very on-the-nose video of Clarkson literally rubber-stamping the new dudes with his approval, which will hopefully ease the transition for those who are unsure about a new gang.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cats. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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