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Verb
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Felines that are young, neutered, or have lived with others tend to adjust better.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
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They are neutered, current on vaccines, have been tested for FIV/FeLV and microchipped.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This evolution can be a source of frustration, even confusion, when the meaning of words is lost, altered or inverted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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These changes are revealed in both cognitive tests and imaging scans showing the altered structure of the brain.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Spayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spayed. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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