Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kittening
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The connection to nature at Vista Celestial is truly profound, with wildlife waiting for you at the door—I'm not kidding, at one point, a capuchin monkey walked onto our patio to say hello.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026 -
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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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Refrain from kindling fires with debris or any other materials during an air quality alert.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
19 May 2026
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Earl Grey teas are blended with bergamot oil to add a citrus flavor to the black tea, generating a slight vanilla flavor when served iced.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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The lawyer of the future may increasingly resemble an architect, physician, or strategic advisor whose value lies not in generating work product but in validating, interpreting, and applying expertise.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Grunion are known to make a faint squeaking noise while spawning.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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The young tender stems are also perfect for propagating.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Aloe vera is a plant best reserved for propagating through offshoots.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
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War begetting still more war, like some deranged biblical prophecy.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Men begetting men is the story, a kind of immaculate cultural reproduction.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The islands, which sit about 2,485 miles (4,000 kilometers) southwest of mainland Australia have long been an isolated sanctuary for breeding birds and marine mammals.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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There were also breeding facilities in the state.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Rather than reproducing the past, the Recreated Classics programme explores why certain designs continue to resonate across generations.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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What online scammers are looking to steal The FBI issued a warning last month that cybercriminals are manipulating or reproducing the official FIFA World Cup website to scam fans who are looking for tickets, hospitality packages, merchandise, streaming access and betting opportunities.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Kittening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kittening. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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