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verb

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Recent Examples of kitten
Noun
Most people scribble a photo of a kitten, but in an instance where a participant didn’t want to draw their own, one of Ettinger’s daughters drew a kitten that now adorns his leg. Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026 The idea is to arrive at an image that may, to a human, look like meaningless static or visual noise, but which the models will interpret as representing adorable kittens, smiling families, baby pandas. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 May 2026
Verb
According to Flores and Velasquez, one of the deputies took a liking to a family kitten and offered to take it home with him. Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica, 23 Mar. 2026 Her carousel began with a photo of the Academy Award-winning actress sitting on the floor, out of frame so that the camera mostly captured her hands holding the black and white kitten up to the lens. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kitten
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kitten
Noun
  • People of all kinds loved that show, from football jocks to kitty nanas.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 May 2026
  • Designs can even include cat trees and kitty hammocks.
    Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • Extra food for me, my partner, and pup too.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • Among female sea otters, motherhood is particularly taxing, as energy requirements double during pregnancy, lactation, and pup care.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Most infections actually come from food, not cats.
    Dr. Megan Yanny, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
  • Participants, who paid a $75 registration fee, received a white dress, a platinum-blond wig, cat-eye sunglasses, and a martini glass to complete the iconic look.
    Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Zucker watched the video and thought Harper — more known for his brush with greatness as a two-time NL MVP — was kidding.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 May 2026
  • Gilpin isn’t kidding about the haunting.
    Hunter Ingram, Variety, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Additionally, the public spaces are wheelchair friendly, accessibility kits are available for hearing- and visually-impaired guests, and there are two elevators that visit all floors, including the lower-level gym and pinball area.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • The kit was embellished with a bevy of sparkles, creating a star motif that Williams matched with the crystal details in her hair.
    Conchita Widjojo, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Lemieux was a polarizing figure in the Avs-Red Wings games, but kindled a friendship with Detroit tough guy Darren McCarty following an alumni event in 2016, leading them to participate in documentaries about how much the rivalry meant to the game.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
  • Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2026
Verb
  • Thompson fathered a child with another woman during their relationship.
    Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 28 May 2026
  • For CEOs, fathering a daughter can hold even more transformational potential—for gender equality and social responsibility—up to a point.
    Corinne Post, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

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“Kitten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kitten. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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