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Recent Examples of felines
These felines lived up to their elusive reputation by inhabiting a swampy forest, an environment that requires navigating harsh natural obstacles to reach.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
Thirty-one cats died from smoke inhalation as a result of the blaze, and 12 other felines were rushed to a nearby emergency vet clinic for treatment.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The chemical gases released during a fire might poison felines.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Although the bulk of their cases are for animals that already have a home, the nonprofit also devotes resources to tackling feral cat colonies, including trapping felines, administering vaccines and treating medical problems.
—Magali Gauthier, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent is home to 40 felines across 36 acres, rescued from all over the world.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2025
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
Thirty-one cats died from smoke inhalation as a result of the blaze, and 12 other felines were rushed to a nearby emergency vet clinic for treatment.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The chemical gases released during a fire might poison felines.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Although the bulk of their cases are for animals that already have a home, the nonprofit also devotes resources to tackling feral cat colonies, including trapping felines, administering vaccines and treating medical problems.
—Magali Gauthier, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent is home to 40 felines across 36 acres, rescued from all over the world.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for felines
Noun
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Honestly, my cats can be very funny.—
Maria Bamford,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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Three of those cats were adopted through Rock n' Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Bedford Hills, New York, not far from her farm.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Two Purr One — Adopt two kittens (within two weeks) and pay the adoption fee for only one of them.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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As always, the kittens will be hissing from a luxury suite a safe distance away from the action.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Another reviewer mentioned that even kitties enjoy watching it from indoors.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Nov. 2025
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For a moment, the kitties stayed in the bed, snuggling with one of the mothers.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Felines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felines. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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