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Recent Examples of kittens
Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026
Lion cubs are similar to domestic kittens at birth, in that they're born blind and their eyes open within about a week or two, the zoo said.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Produced by Watch Next Media and Mélusine, epic fantasy adventure Dungeons & Kittens follows young kittens Precious and Fib, who are wrongly banished from the Kingdom of Cats.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 June 2026
The fluffy, blue-eyed cats and kittens are now safe and recovering after they were rescued from a residence in Lancaster County, the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA) shared on Facebook on Wednesday, June 10.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Aurora firefighters say one person was injured in a house fire that trapped six kittens inside.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 14 June 2026
The cases are in cattle, goats and a dog in Texas and New Mexico, according to the Department of Agriculture, and the FDA on Thursday approved the use of generic Nitenpyram tablets—an oral treatment usually used to kill fleas—in dogs, puppies, cats and kittens infected with screwworm.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Since the dilute calico is named for its coat pattern and isn't a breed, both short- and long-haired cat breeds can produce these tricolored kittens, including Maine Coon, Persian, and Ragdoll.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Pratt said some of the first mountain lions to use the crossing might be kittens dubbed by NPS researchers as P-135, P-136 and P-137, since they were recently tagged at a den site in the Santa Susana Mountains.
—City News Service, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Noun
Some 446 cats were rescued, plus two kittens born later.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026
Lion cubs are similar to domestic kittens at birth, in that they're born blind and their eyes open within about a week or two, the zoo said.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Produced by Watch Next Media and Mélusine, epic fantasy adventure Dungeons & Kittens follows young kittens Precious and Fib, who are wrongly banished from the Kingdom of Cats.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 June 2026
The fluffy, blue-eyed cats and kittens are now safe and recovering after they were rescued from a residence in Lancaster County, the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA) shared on Facebook on Wednesday, June 10.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Aurora firefighters say one person was injured in a house fire that trapped six kittens inside.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 14 June 2026
The cases are in cattle, goats and a dog in Texas and New Mexico, according to the Department of Agriculture, and the FDA on Thursday approved the use of generic Nitenpyram tablets—an oral treatment usually used to kill fleas—in dogs, puppies, cats and kittens infected with screwworm.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Since the dilute calico is named for its coat pattern and isn't a breed, both short- and long-haired cat breeds can produce these tricolored kittens, including Maine Coon, Persian, and Ragdoll.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Pratt said some of the first mountain lions to use the crossing might be kittens dubbed by NPS researchers as P-135, P-136 and P-137, since they were recently tagged at a den site in the Santa Susana Mountains.
—City News Service, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kittens
Noun
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Owners looking to adopt one of these sweet kitties should be prepared to give them their attention, and lots of it.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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The show also figured out better than any show in recent memory how to adapt itself for a TV broadcast, with the kitties, as costumed by Tony winner Qween Jean, flitted all over the Radio City Musical Hall in New York, this year’s venue for the ceremony.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Verb
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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
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Comeback kids these 2026 Boston Red Sox are not.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
Noun
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As for the 78 fluffy felines rescued from the residence, the PSPCA said in a Sunday, June 14, update that as of Monday, June 15, some of the adult cats are available for adoption.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Catnip This aromatic herb may attract felines, but pests like mosquitoes and flies can’t stand the strong smell of catnip.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The parasite has the cattle and dairy industry on edge, but in Mexico, screwworm has also been found in bears, pigs, goats, and even dogs and cats.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Pet owners may find tick removal kits particularly valuable since dogs and cats can pick up ticks while exploring backyards, parks, and wooded areas.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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“Kittens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kittens. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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