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 The walls are decorated with memories, paintings and artwork, like needlework from his wife that depicts cats in their leisure time. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 For brothers Andrew Garcia and Logan Mann, fleeing with their grandmother from her apartment meant gathering three dogs and seven cats in a matter of minutes. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Harford County is urging residents to protect themselves and their pets by keeping animals on a leash when out for walks, and keeping cats, dogs, and any other pets up to date on their rabies shots. — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 The no-kill animal shelter will care for dogs, cats, and small companion mammals and will also include a low cost veterinary clinic, a pantry of pet food and supplies and public spaces. — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Unlike the larger reticulated python, which has occasionally been known to swallow humans, Burmese pythons do not see people as prey, though do have a powerful bite and will go after pet dogs and cats. — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026 At this time, there was just one photoshoot finishing up (see balloons video above), and by 5 pm I and the resident cats had the park to ourselves. — New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026 Think smiling jack-o'-lanterns, black cats, friendly ghosts, retro blow molds and decorations inspired by Halloweens of decades past. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Other cats groom due to reasons such as stress or anxiety, often caused by changes to the environment or other pets. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cats
  1. kittens
  2. males
  3. kitties
  4. guys
  5. felines
  6. gentlemen
  7. dudes
Noun
  • Here's a look at the six finalists − three pups and three kittens − for the position of the chief snuggle officer.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • At least one of the kittens was still alive when it was thrown, said Tracy Flaherty, who manages the Dairy Queen on Library Road.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of kittens
Noun
  • Another global estimate says 11% of females have lipedema, the clinic adds, noting that the condition is rare in males.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Her content is mainly focused on chatting up unsuspecting males in public, whose reactions are secretly filmed.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 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
  • Even guys like Hagen, who are fresh up here giving different perspectives.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Oviedo’s Camari Solomon takes the pitch from Sebastian Galeano, makes several guys miss and takes off for the 80 yard touchdown run.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of guys
Noun
  • The 40-foot boat, initially spotted earlier this month in waters near Tacoma's Owen Beach, remains the focal point of an active criminal investigation as well as an ongoing search for additional felines that may have evaded law enforcement so far.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Thus, our heroes must peel themselves off from the couch and go on the run with their resentful felines Dio and GG bouncing along in backpacks.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of felines
Noun
  • That, ladies and gentlemen, is why the stock of Amazon surged Friday and took its hyperscaler peers along for the ride.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
  • There’s a resident big band that sets the tempo for dancing—there are even gentlemen hosts available for ladies—and a DJ rocks the small disco late into the night.
    — Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of gentlemen
Noun
  • In 72 Hours, Hart plays fortysomething advertising executive Joe, who accidentally gets added to a group chat for a bunch of younger dudes' bachelor party weekend.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026
  • There’s hippie dudes and Patagonia dudes but also corporate lawyer dudes looking for a night off.
    — Claire Howorth, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
Definition of dudes

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“Cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cats. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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