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Recent Examples of kittens
Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 22 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
Among those surrendered were 47 cats and kittens from a single home dropped off at the Wisconsin Humane Society's Milwaukee campus.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
Save a Stray Rescue currently has six kittens from the home, and North Fork Country Kids Animal Rescue took 11 cats, which volunteers are fostering.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 22 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
Among those surrendered were 47 cats and kittens from a single home dropped off at the Wisconsin Humane Society's Milwaukee campus.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kittens
Noun
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Another reviewer mentioned that even kitties enjoy watching it from indoors.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Nov. 2025
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For a moment, the kitties stayed in the bed, snuggling with one of the mothers.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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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Most felines don't like the feeling of sticky tape, aluminum foil, or spiky plastic mats on their paws.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the dogs, Martha also has seven felines, including four Persian cats—Magnolia, Dahlia, Lilium, and Chrysanthemum—that arrived at the farm last year.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Honestly, my cats can be very funny.—
Maria Bamford,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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Three of those cats were adopted through Rock n' Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Bedford Hills, New York, not far from her farm.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Kittens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kittens. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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