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Recent Examples of kitten
Noun
Local authorities were able to coax the bobcat kitten out of the tree and bring it some comfort. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 July 2023 We're just kitten around. Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 10 Mar. 2023
Verb
Nancherla voices Judy, a sweet but sickly Scottish Fold kitten who welcomes Kevin into his local pet rescue with positivity and an unwavering belief that the perfect human is right around the corner. Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025 Do your kiddos love videos of cuddly kittens at play? Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kitten
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kitten
Noun
  • But, according to the poster, this is not the kitty's true nature, and the second part of the video reveals the reason behind his behavior.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Rally your friends, family and fellow cat lovers, and help your favorite kitty snag the top spot.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated October 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And in this year’s Superman, the sidekick pup Krypto was a digital version of director James Gunn’s own dog, Ozu, scanned for the role.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
  • According to Garro, Prada thrived under her care, enjoying her favorite foods—ravioli with the tomato sauce washed off and pup cups from coffee shops—and loved being carried everywhere.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • One cat has been reported deceased.
    Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Velvet nails, also known as cat-eye nails, use an effect that mimics the soft, light-catching texture of velvet fabric.
    Laura Solla, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Just before Thursday’s taping Pence and Emanual met outside the greenroom, and each greeted each other warmly, quickly asking each other questions about their kids before anything else, while kidding with each other about a long unpaid bet.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Okay, kidding about that last part.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Indoor cats live for 15 to 17 years on average, while outdoor felines live only for 2 to 5 years due to dangers such as extreme temperatures, wildlife, and disease.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • After being trapped and secured by animal control, the feline was sent to Northwoods Humane Society in Wyoming, Minn.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • That’ll be a lot for chiliheads to sample, but a portion of the proceeds from each tasting kit purchased ($15 for eight sample cups) always supports a local cause.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • While Martin Scorsese called it one of the scariest movies of all time, The Uninvited kindles a wonderful romance between Rick and Stella.
    Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Phoebe's latest was fathered by Sabu, an elephant located at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, who previously had a temporary stay in Columbus.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Raskob was an auto executive who fathered 13 children and became a wildly ambitious entrepreneur.
    Evan Hughes, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025

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