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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 It was packed with tiny biographies, poetry, words of gratitude and drawings (especially of the sweet resident cats). — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 Even island biogeography is having its way; the moose that dwell in the Bronx are unusually small, the feral cats of Manhattan strangely large. — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 Still, there’s some serious potential here for an entertaining redemption (or final damnation) arc for Joe, and the other cats of Team Lioness should a fourth season materialize. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026 The next challenge is finding out more about these tiny cats in the wild. — Paola Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 The genetic studies also helped construct an evolutionary tree, better understanding how these wild cats are related to one another. — Allen Chang, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 Swift named one of her cats after Hargitay’s TV character, Oliva Benson. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cats
  1. kittens
  2. males
  3. kitties
  4. guys
  5. felines
  6. gentlemen
  7. dudes
Noun
  • In 2013, Spagis and her wife, Ivy, moved from Canada to South Los Angeles, where a stray cat and her kittens appeared in their backyard.
    — Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • At Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter, the need is especially urgent for kittens.
    — Melissa May, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of kittens
Noun
  • Both of the students were males, the county's coroner's office told Fox News on Wednesday.
    — Adam Sabes , Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • This is usually when the males leave their burrows and search for its female counterpart.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 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
  • Willie Crawford is one of those guys who was good at a lot of things but not great at anything, and those types of players tend to be overlooked.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • As the cameras zoom in on a fuming Jerry Jones and the guys in the booth note that the title drought is now in its 30th year, many of us at home will indulge in a little taste of schadenfreude.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of guys
Noun
  • The new species, Leopardus tilcayo, is a type of tiger cat, a group of small felines in the genus Leopardus that are native to South America.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The three felines have appeared alongside the award-winning singer in the past, including music videos, tour promo clips and even magazine covers.
    — Anna Chan, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of felines
Noun
  • This, ladies and gentlemen, is what’s known in the editing bay as foreshadowing.
    — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of gentlemen
Noun
  • Now, the real argument should be who they’re influenced by, and most of these dudes are influenced by Americans.
    — Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Jump scares, dudes with chainsaws, fake blood and adult drinks accentuated with gummy worms.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of dudes

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“Cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cats. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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