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Recent Examples of felines
Yet, owners may still notice a reaction from their felines.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
The felines were brought to the nonprofit’s Ramona Wildlife Center on March 26.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Or at least as old as about 26 to 35 million years ago when felines and canines first evolved.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Three other felines remained missing in the mid-afternoon.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
So far, infections among companion animals, such as domestic and working canines and felines, have been found in 23 states, as well as in Washington, DC, and the US Virgin Islands.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
Dogs may also contract it, but usually exhibit mild clinical signs and low death rates compared to felines, the agency wrote.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In an Instagram post shared on Thursday, the department reiterated that pet owners shouldn't try and rescue felines stuck in dangerous places.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The lynx is one of the few felines that are native to Alaska, while one of their direct competitors—the gray wolf—resides within the park as well, providing guests with an opportunity to marvel at one of North America’s most iconic native canines in the flesh.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
The felines were brought to the nonprofit’s Ramona Wildlife Center on March 26.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Or at least as old as about 26 to 35 million years ago when felines and canines first evolved.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Three other felines remained missing in the mid-afternoon.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
So far, infections among companion animals, such as domestic and working canines and felines, have been found in 23 states, as well as in Washington, DC, and the US Virgin Islands.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
Dogs may also contract it, but usually exhibit mild clinical signs and low death rates compared to felines, the agency wrote.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In an Instagram post shared on Thursday, the department reiterated that pet owners shouldn't try and rescue felines stuck in dangerous places.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The lynx is one of the few felines that are native to Alaska, while one of their direct competitors—the gray wolf—resides within the park as well, providing guests with an opportunity to marvel at one of North America’s most iconic native canines in the flesh.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for felines
Noun
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Special thanks to our dogs and cats for their brutally honest feedback during testing!—
Madison Yauger,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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In my two-person household with two cats (one of whom has semi-frequent bouts of vomiting), this machine handles every stain—old or new.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During a heavy storm, a Reddit user from Mumbai, India, found a cat abandoned outside a shop with her kittens—and the same cat is now the head of their household.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Most Adorable Game Do your kiddos love videos of cuddly kittens at play?—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For kitties, there are three suction levels to handle cats with both thick and thin coats.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Another reviewer mentioned that even kitties enjoy watching it from indoors.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Felines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felines. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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