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Recent Examples of felines
These symptoms are more likely to appear in kittens or felines with weakened immune systems.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
So far, infections among companion animals, such as domestic and working canines and felines, have been found in 23 states, as well as in Washington, DC, and the US Virgin Islands.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
Dogs may also contract it, but usually exhibit mild clinical signs and low death rates compared to felines, the agency wrote.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In an Instagram post shared on Thursday, the department reiterated that pet owners shouldn't try and rescue felines stuck in dangerous places.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The lynx is one of the few felines that are native to Alaska, while one of their direct competitors—the gray wolf—resides within the park as well, providing guests with an opportunity to marvel at one of North America’s most iconic native canines in the flesh.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
So far, infections among companion animals, such as domestic and working canines and felines, have been found in 23 states, as well as in Washington, DC, and the US Virgin Islands.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
Dogs may also contract it, but usually exhibit mild clinical signs and low death rates compared to felines, the agency wrote.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In an Instagram post shared on Thursday, the department reiterated that pet owners shouldn't try and rescue felines stuck in dangerous places.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The lynx is one of the few felines that are native to Alaska, while one of their direct competitors—the gray wolf—resides within the park as well, providing guests with an opportunity to marvel at one of North America’s most iconic native canines in the flesh.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for felines
Noun
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One dog or two cats are allowed, and subletting is okay with board approval.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
15 Sep. 2025
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Police confirmed in a press release that cats were evacuated from the shelter.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Luckily, the owner shared in a follow-up video that the momma cat and all four kittens are healthy with no signs of toxoplasmosis.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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In this photo, mama, who liked posing for the camera, supervises her litter of kittens.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a viral TikTok video, a black cat is triggered by his owner trying to pet the other kitties.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Meyers was curious to see how foster kitties would respond to a sound bath.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Felines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felines. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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