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Recent Examples of house cats
But the feral ones steer clear of humans, while the former house cats have roughly 10,000 students to spread their affection.
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Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
And, like most native birds and mammals, marmots are on the menu of house cats, too.
—Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
But beside possible starvation, many other dangers threaten house cats when out in the wild.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
The Burmese python is a nonvenomous predator and has exhibited an appetite for birds, small mammals, reptiles, and even house cats and dogs.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
And, like most native birds and mammals, marmots are on the menu of house cats, too.
—Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
But beside possible starvation, many other dangers threaten house cats when out in the wild.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
The Burmese python is a nonvenomous predator and has exhibited an appetite for birds, small mammals, reptiles, and even house cats and dogs.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for house cats
Noun
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Ricky Gervais will be in attendance to give a masterclass as creator and director of Netflix’s Alley Cats, the adult animation following a group of feral cats who seek companionship while ruminating on everyday life, accompanied by a sneak peek of the first two episodes.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, carbs are mostly unnecessary for cats and can cause additional health issues.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nobody placed her on those kittens.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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For anyone who has raised kittens or volunteered in animal rescue, the moment carries weight well beyond its cuteness.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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“House cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/house%20cats. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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