tomcats

plural of tomcat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tomcats
kittens
Noun
  • 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
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“Tomcats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tomcats. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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