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Recent Examples of kittens
Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The nonprofit is a free-roaming shelter that has cared for homeless cats and kittens in the Denver area for over 35 years.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Shortly after the birth, a wild animal attacked the feline family, according to Paws of War, causing the mother cat to flee with four kittens, leaving Peamer and a sibling behind.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Two Purr One — Adopt two kittens (within two weeks) and pay the adoption fee for only one of them.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
As always, the kittens will be hissing from a luxury suite a safe distance away from the action.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
This is a significantly low rate for the adoption center, as its website shows traditional prices being up to $275 for puppies younger than four months old, and $150 for kittens.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 11 Dec. 2025
Finally, Austen has Rodrigo come over with his two new kittens, who were part of a litter from Rodrigo’s cat.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
Even when outcomes improve over the long term, the most fragile cats are still most at risk—kittens under five months account for 65 percent of all cat non-live outcomes including euthanasia and death-in-care.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Noun
Skunks can give birth to up to 15 kittens, which are born blind and hairless.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The nonprofit is a free-roaming shelter that has cared for homeless cats and kittens in the Denver area for over 35 years.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Shortly after the birth, a wild animal attacked the feline family, according to Paws of War, causing the mother cat to flee with four kittens, leaving Peamer and a sibling behind.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Two Purr One — Adopt two kittens (within two weeks) and pay the adoption fee for only one of them.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
As always, the kittens will be hissing from a luxury suite a safe distance away from the action.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
This is a significantly low rate for the adoption center, as its website shows traditional prices being up to $275 for puppies younger than four months old, and $150 for kittens.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 11 Dec. 2025
Finally, Austen has Rodrigo come over with his two new kittens, who were part of a litter from Rodrigo’s cat.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
Even when outcomes improve over the long term, the most fragile cats are still most at risk—kittens under five months account for 65 percent of all cat non-live outcomes including euthanasia and death-in-care.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kittens
Noun
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Comfy, cozy kitties One of the simplest ways to keep your cat warm in winter is to add blankets to their bed or favorite napping spot.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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The latest kitties to captivate us?—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There’s an adults-only section and a large, warm pool that kids love.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
12 Dec. 2025
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Rates for the winter journey to the North Pole start at approximately $42 for adults (and kids ages 12 and over) and just over $31 for children ages two to 11.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Vasilevskiy has displayed his love for felines since early in his professional career.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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No doubt one of them will bring home a plant that’s poisonous for felines.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats, and even small amounts can cause serious illness.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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There are wire cages with litters of kittens and others with elderly cats.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Kittens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kittens. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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