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Recent Examples of kitten
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
But now this: Is this little gray kitten meant for me?
—Carole Wendt, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Gregg Doyel, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2022
Puppy and kitten sales make up more than 80% of owner Suk’s annual revenue, the lawsuit says.
—Dallas News, 28 May 2022
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Noun
In this instance, the kitten's hiss served as a clear message to the adult cat to maintain distance.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
But now this: Is this little gray kitten meant for me?
—Carole Wendt, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
So many unwanted cats and dogs – kitten and puppies – in our country.
—Gregg Doyel, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2022
Puppy and kitten sales make up more than 80% of owner Suk’s annual revenue, the lawsuit says.
—Dallas News, 28 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kitten
Noun
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There are eight different Nano-mals ranging from kitties to unicorns to narwhals.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
1 Mar. 2025
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For the upstairs space, Purrfect's felines will all be adoptable kitties from local shelters who will very much be in need of some human attention.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Since January, Drakes Beach Road has been temporarily closed for the elephant seal pupping season until further notice.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Two harbor seal pups born at Children’s Pool Two harbor seal pups were born recently at La Jolla’s Children’s Pool, possibly the first of this year’s pupping season.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) does not recommend keeping a cat that is used to going outdoors inside, unless, as in Jasper's case, for health reasons.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Iguanas roamed inside the perimeter along with rodents known as banana rats that were the size of cats.—
Edwidge Danticat,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Starting today, February 12, 2025, Android customers can watch Apple TV+ on their mobile devices — phones, tablets, and foldables, whatever those are (just kidding, this is what those are).—
Tony Maglio,
IndieWire,
12 Feb. 2025
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Finally, Mack’s precocious 11-year-old daughter Opal (Norah Murphy) is more in tune with adults than kids her age.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Snap Circuits Spy Kit The Snap Circuits Spy Kit is a STEAM toy and science kit combo and really caught my attention for a few reasons.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, Collard said that 82% of phishing kits now include deepfake capabilities, democratizing this technology for any cybercriminal with the right motivation.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Fayetteville, Arkansas — Behind every great teacher there is a great mentor who long ago kindled a passion for education.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2025
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The unequal toll of COVID-19 kindled a national conversation about health disparities.—
Pria Anand,
TIME,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Elon Musk has fathered his 14th child, according to People and Reuters, drawing more backlash from people online.—
Charles Trepany,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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In a rare public statement shared on her Instagram Story on Sunday, March 2, the 45-year-old reality star addressed claims that her 15-year-old son Mason Disick had recently fathered a child.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The alpha male was a foster, and his mate whelped — or gave birth — during the same week, making the pack an ideal candidate to receive pups.—
Hayleigh Evans,
The Arizona Republic,
29 July 2024
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When a captive mother whelps, or gives birth on her own, managers match her pups with a wild den using GPS coordinates from radio collars placed on packs’ breeding alpha male and female.—
Hayleigh Evans,
The Arizona Republic,
3 May 2024
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“Kitten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kitten. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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