kennels

noun

plural of kennel
1
as in cages

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2
as in trenches

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kennels
  1. cages
  2. trenches
  3. pens
  4. ditches
  5. runs
  6. gutters
  7. pounds
  8. dikes
Noun
  • The animals were kept in cages or kennels filled with feces or were tied up, and all of them were covered in ticks and fleas, according to the outlet.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
  • Territorial animals such as crocodiles must be isolated, which requires more cages and in turn, more funding.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Definition of cages
Noun
  • French authorities wanted to honor the ‘’blood spilled″ during WWI by Muslim soldiers who died in trenches of Verdun and beyond to defend France, Hafiz said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Ninety-five episodes later, Arthur was back in the acting trenches again.
    — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
Definition of trenches
Noun
  • Drawing pens for the kids, highlighters for those profound poolside page turners, and most crucial of all, a bull-clip of Cambodia's note-heavy Riel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
  • These smaller autonomous vessels function as mobile submarine pens and small aircraft carriers, performing electronic warfare and launching various unmanned systems.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of pens
Noun
  • Both townships and counties had authority to tax land thus providing funds for roads and ditches.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
  • Some propose walls and ditches to keep people from migrating.
    — Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026
Definition of ditches
Noun
  • At age 12, Collinson ran his first mile for Running 4 Heroes, a nonprofit that honors, through one-mile runs, first responders and K9s injured or killed in the line of duty, while also providing support through fundraising and community initiatives.
    — Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • Lawrence Butler had two hits and scored two runs for the A’s.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of runs
Noun
  • As a storm approaches, secure outdoor items, reinforce entry points, clear gutters, and know utility shut-off locations.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • These fiery particles seek out the smallest vulnerabilities, lodging in gutters, slipping through attic vents or settling into dry debris near your home.
    — Neil Collins, Washington Post, 24 July 2026
Definition of gutters
Noun
  • The third-year edge rusher arrived at camp at 265 pounds, more than 10 pounds heavier than he was listed at last season.
    — Tyler M. Carmona July 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • More than a month after a massive fire swept through the warehouse, Lineage is still working to remove more than 85 million pounds of weeks-old food, which has brought rancid odors, flies and rats to the surrounding area.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of pounds
Noun
  • As the dikes spread, the region faced earthquakes and brought back into action long dormant faults, draining the magma beneath the ridge.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026
  • City officials warned residents in the vicinity of the dikes to prepare to evacuate.
    — Kansas City Public Library staff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of dikes
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