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Recent Examples of cat
Glittering red French tips are a simple yet commanding choice—go for a cat-eye finish for extra impact.
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Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
The two tuxedo cats skittered uneasily away from her, afraid of what kind of chaos this toddling creature would bring into their lives.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 Feb. 2026
While some cats are less interested in mice than others, just the smell of a cat itself can be enough to keep mice away, says Carpenter.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
One cat died as a result of the fire, and one dog was rescued from the backyard, authorities said.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
The two tuxedo cats skittered uneasily away from her, afraid of what kind of chaos this toddling creature would bring into their lives.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 Feb. 2026
While some cats are less interested in mice than others, just the smell of a cat itself can be enough to keep mice away, says Carpenter.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
One cat died as a result of the fire, and one dog was rescued from the backyard, authorities said.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat
Noun
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Skunks can give birth to up to 15 kittens, which are born blind and hairless.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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In 2019, 19% of male and 45% of female athletes worldwide experienced disordered eating behaviors, according to the International Olympic Committee.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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The affidavit states the second immigration agent saw the first in an altercation with only two males.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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 animal shelter a couple of miles away put out the call for dog food, cat food, kitty litter, and puppy pads—puppy pads because, get this, some immigrants are too afraid to walk their dogs and so the dogs must relieve themselves inside the house.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bernthal plays doomed Sonny, who’s hoping to pay for his lover’s gender-affirming operation; his longtime pal and costar on The Bear plays volatile Sal, the loneliest guy in the world.—
Jenny Lumet,
Vanity Fair,
10 Feb. 2026
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You guys took a few years off in the mid-Seventies just as prog was reaching its peak of popularity.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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My daughter has only ever known a life of litter boxes, fuzzy mice, and the inconsistent affection of our three moody felines.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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At the base of the terraces were sculpture gardens featuring Fernando Botero’s chubby bronze feline, El Gato, and Ji Yong-Ho’s black Lion, assembled from recycled tires.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To be fair, the gentleman in the middle seat next to me did his best to not impinge on his neighbors, and the flight was fine.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The gentleman on the seat in front of me on that plane was smoking (yes, kids, cigarettes were once permissible on airplanes) not one, but two, cigarettes that were nestled twixt three fingers on his left hand.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The dude is unique, to say the least.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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True freshman Marco Jones is another one of those dudes who can just get at the QB.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Cat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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