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Recent Examples of felines
What once was a duo of felines is now a trio, thanks to Malinin's partnership with the Sheba Ignored to Adored program.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Gervais has assembled an ensemble cast of felines alongside his main character Gus including Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
As for the 78 fluffy felines rescued from the residence, the PSPCA said in a Sunday, June 14, update that as of Monday, June 15, some of the adult cats are available for adoption.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Catnip This aromatic herb may attract felines, but pests like mosquitoes and flies can’t stand the strong smell of catnip.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
Free-roaming felines kill 2 billion birds a year in America.
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Bruce M. Beehler,
Washington Post,
26 May 2026
Midtown Sacramento resident Alex Simphoukham is showing how his pet cat Smino is challenging world record long jump numbers for felines.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
That makes catnip an underrated option for anyone willing to share a corner of the yard with the neighborhood felines.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Polydactyly cats are felines born with a harmless genetic mutation resulting in extra toes (6-7 versus the normal 5), making their paws large and wide.
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News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Gervais has assembled an ensemble cast of felines alongside his main character Gus including Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
As for the 78 fluffy felines rescued from the residence, the PSPCA said in a Sunday, June 14, update that as of Monday, June 15, some of the adult cats are available for adoption.
—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Catnip This aromatic herb may attract felines, but pests like mosquitoes and flies can’t stand the strong smell of catnip.
—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
Free-roaming felines kill 2 billion birds a year in America.
—
Bruce M. Beehler,
Washington Post,
26 May 2026
Midtown Sacramento resident Alex Simphoukham is showing how his pet cat Smino is challenging world record long jump numbers for felines.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
That makes catnip an underrated option for anyone willing to share a corner of the yard with the neighborhood felines.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Polydactyly cats are felines born with a harmless genetic mutation resulting in extra toes (6-7 versus the normal 5), making their paws large and wide.
—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for felines
Noun
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The sheriff said animal control officers are visiting the property three days a week and have found that the remaining dogs, as well as other animals, including cats and birds, appear to be receiving proper care.
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But that plan could be upended if his daughters ever meet Swift's cats Meredith, Benjamin and Olivia.
Noun
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The open house will offer tours of the facility, and there will be opportunities to play with puppies and kittens, meet a wildlife ambassador and visit interactive booths about the work Anderson Humane does, the organization’s website said.
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Some 446 cats were rescued, plus two kittens born later.
Noun
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There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.
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Owners looking to adopt one of these sweet kitties should be prepared to give them their attention, and lots of it.
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“Felines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felines. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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