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Recent Examples of kitten
Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
As written, and as played quite winningly by Siff, Silverman’s Tekla is neither a kitten nor a harridan.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Gregg Doyel, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2022
Obviously, kitten food differs from adult cat food; even adult cat food may be slightly different for senior cats seven years and older than for a younger adult.
—Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
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Noun
For me, my brain is cutting to a video of a kitten playing with a ball of string.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
As written, and as played quite winningly by Siff, Silverman’s Tekla is neither a kitten nor a harridan.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Verb
So many unwanted cats and dogs – kitten and puppies – in our country.
—Gregg Doyel, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2022
Obviously, kitten food differs from adult cat food; even adult cat food may be slightly different for senior cats seven years and older than for a younger adult.
—Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kitten
Noun
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This cat bed is the paw-fect solution for keeping kitties close without interrupting dad's flow.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Faced with predators, hunger, and constant exposure to the elements, these kitties have a tougher time staying alive.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Sea lion pupping season begins in mid-May, and births continue through the first week of July, according to the Seal Society.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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The tidepools are closed during seal pupping season from Dec. 15 through May 15.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 May 2025
Noun
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This Sunday, volunteers from Hoof Woof and Meow pet rescue will have dogs and cats available for adoption.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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When facing imminent danger (a murderous cat intent on slaughtering the family of mice), the resourceful Mamá Ratón begins barking ferociously at the feline.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Roberts kidded Ohtani about gifting him when the modest record was inevitably broken, and the new Dodgers slugger obliged with the toy.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Just kidding — although that would certainly get a reaction from Porsha — but there was a mysterious naked man seen from a nearby villa (??).—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Is your emergency kit prepared in case of a tornado?—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Travel accessories currently start at just $19 at Nordstrom, making now the best time to swap out your toiletry kit for a fresher option or snag a new belt bag for hands-free sightseeing this summer.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Ellie’s violence is always uncertain and, other than Nora, her kills leave her shaken and upset rather than kindling her determination.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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That in turn helped kindle a rally on Wall Street, though bond yields continue to climb, something President Donald Trump has sought to contain.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Their fifth child was Lyon Gardiner Tyler Sr., who later fathered Harrison Ruffin Tyler.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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But while a surrogate was pregnant with their third child, Ms. Boucher was furious to discover that Mr. Musk had recently fathered twins with Shivon Zilis, an executive at his brain implant company, Neuralink, according to people familiar with the situation.—
Kirsten Grind,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Owners can help the process by giving them a whelping box.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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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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“Kitten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kitten. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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