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Recent Examples of kitten
ABC News, 26 May 2026
Four-year-old Olaf went missing and found shelter underneath a car, according to Cats Protection, an animal welfare organization that looks out for cats and kittens in Essex, England.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
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
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Noun
All sleek lines of Range Rover perfection, shining like it's been buffed by the soft bellies of kittens.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Four-year-old Olaf went missing and found shelter underneath a car, according to Cats Protection, an animal welfare organization that looks out for cats and kittens in Essex, England.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 17 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kitten
Noun
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People of all kinds loved that show, from football jocks to kitty nanas.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Designs can even include cat trees and kitty hammocks.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Extra food for me, my partner, and pup too.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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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
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Most infections actually come from food, not cats.—
Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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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
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And even while kidding, Kupp couldn’t help but say out loud what many Rams followers are thinking.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Free-roaming felines kill 2 billion birds a year in America.—
Bruce M. Beehler,
Washington Post,
26 May 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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It's been reported that a motivating factor in Princess Anne finally making the split official was the discovery that her husband had fathered another child years earlier.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Shi was also alleged to have committed criminal offenses and violated Buddhist precepts by maintaining relationships with multiple women over a long period and fathering at least one child, according to a notice from the temple’s authority on its WeChat account at that time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 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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