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Recent Examples of cat
Carey used tuna to lure the cats.
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Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Every now and then, Kelly will pause to scold one of her two cats (the black and white one, Barry, likes to climb up her leg or into the oven).
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
Give your cat room to roam with this extra‑roomy, easy‑to‑clean litter box designed for comfort, privacy and a fresher‑smelling home.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
An InStyle editor shares the 10 best press-on nails for spring, featuring everything from cat-eye designs to delicate floral accents.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
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Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Every now and then, Kelly will pause to scold one of her two cats (the black and white one, Barry, likes to climb up her leg or into the oven).
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
Give your cat room to roam with this extra‑roomy, easy‑to‑clean litter box designed for comfort, privacy and a fresher‑smelling home.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
An InStyle editor shares the 10 best press-on nails for spring, featuring everything from cat-eye designs to delicate floral accents.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat
Noun
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With adoptions happening quickly, only one kitten remained as of the latest update.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The defendant was also determined to have stolen two kittens from the same animal shelter in Los Angeles on January 15, 2025; also still missing.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The report states authorities were initially called because a male was seen vaping on the plane, which is a federal offense.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Neukgu, a roughly two-year-old male wolf weighing about 35 kilograms (77 lbs), appeared to have slipped out of the O-World zoo in Daejeon on Wednesday morning by burrowing under a fence, a zoo official said.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some helpful home tips include using lemons to neutralize odor from kitty litter boxes and cutting boards, freshen fridges, remove stains from clothing and coffee mugs, and polish stainless pots and pans to a dazzling sparkle.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Right now, board members say there's no one in charge, its employees haven't received their last paychecks and the organization has only $1,000 in the kitty.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the end of the night, during the bows, Butler slaps the guys playing her two antagonists gently on their butts, a gesture that would have jarred in most stagings but fully in keeping with the inclusive, humanistic vibe of this production.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Although Reese is the favorite to be chosen second overall, Styles is a plug-and-play guy who could have more of an impact on a Jets defense that needs an influx of talent.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Zookeepers placed small bags decorated like Easter eggs but packed with meat in the enclosures of small felines, such as caracals, who leapt up tree branches to get their snacks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Rewarding good behavior and enriching the feline’s environment with play and stimulation can reduce curtain climbing.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The actual scene of the Denny’s Plan, in which Clark visits a famously gay Denny’s while on a work trip in Chicago to entice a fine young gentleman to meet up with Floyd as Tiger Tiger, is where Bateman really shines this week.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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There has been firm and widespread pushback at reports that there is a gentleman’s agreement that Tonali can leave, while Howe has spoken about their tight relationship.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Just an incredible dude all around.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Look, no one is buying this book because a so-so looking white dude who’s clearly neither young nor old, wrote this thing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Cat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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