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Recent Examples of cats
Chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats, and even small amounts can cause serious illness.
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Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
There are wire cages with litters of kittens and others with elderly cats.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
Additionally, two cats were safely removed from the home, but a dog was reported missing and could not be located after multiple search attempts, according to the release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Two cats were also removed from the home, but their dog was reported missing and could not be found.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Webbing from grand facades were narrow streets where cats sunned in doorways and artisans claimed corners for their craft, unfolding a space of inclusive second chances.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Pets Can Keep Kids Healthy No expert on earth—not even the perky owner of the Happy Tails Grooming Salon a few blocks from my home—will go along with my theory that there's a direct link between Natalie's relatively small number of ear infections (two) and the number of cats in our home (three).
—Bill Strickland, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
My old one is showing its age, thanks to my cats that use it as a scratching post and a trendy floral design that no longer fits my style.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
While it's often said that all cats hate water, that isn't quite the case.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
There are wire cages with litters of kittens and others with elderly cats.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
Additionally, two cats were safely removed from the home, but a dog was reported missing and could not be located after multiple search attempts, according to the release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Two cats were also removed from the home, but their dog was reported missing and could not be found.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Webbing from grand facades were narrow streets where cats sunned in doorways and artisans claimed corners for their craft, unfolding a space of inclusive second chances.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Pets Can Keep Kids Healthy No expert on earth—not even the perky owner of the Happy Tails Grooming Salon a few blocks from my home—will go along with my theory that there's a direct link between Natalie's relatively small number of ear infections (two) and the number of cats in our home (three).
—Bill Strickland, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
My old one is showing its age, thanks to my cats that use it as a scratching post and a trendy floral design that no longer fits my style.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
While it's often said that all cats hate water, that isn't quite the case.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cats
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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The Republicans started to cosplay as working-class white males, and people bought right into it.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Inmate Reception Center serves as the primary intake and release facility for all males entering the county jail system.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 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 latest kitties to captivate us?—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That was a really physical challenge and you guys don't do a lot like that anymore.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
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Five transfers, seven high school recruits — and 24 guys coming back for another go-round.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Vasilevskiy has displayed his love for felines since early in his professional career.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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No doubt one of them will bring home a plant that’s poisonous for felines.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Distinguished gentlemen boasting dashing Hessian boots and tall beaver hats.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Amazingly, given that Napa estate deals usually involve years of planning and a multifaceted acquisition strategy, the entire purchase came as a complete surprise to these gentlemen, and none of them could have ever imagined such a thing in their wildest dreams.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Everybody, uh, chill out dudes.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Grand Tour made the announcement early this morning (eastern US time) with a very on-the-nose video of Clarkson literally rubber-stamping the new dudes with his approval, which will hopefully ease the transition for those who are unsure about a new gang.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cats. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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