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Recent Examples of kennel
Maggie and Paul were found dead near dog kennels at the family’s home, police said.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
There were 61 cats and 91 feline kennels, putting capacity at 67%.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Dec. 2025
In a viral Instagram clip shared on Tuesday by @jsaraceno, the pup can be seen sitting down in his kennel like a good boy, playing with the poster, Julie Saraceno, a volunteer who helps rescue dogs and often takes them for fun days out.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The shelter is currently over-capacity for dogs, which are now two to a kennel.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
There were 61 cats and 91 feline kennels, putting capacity at 67%.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Dec. 2025
In a viral Instagram clip shared on Tuesday by @jsaraceno, the pup can be seen sitting down in his kennel like a good boy, playing with the poster, Julie Saraceno, a volunteer who helps rescue dogs and often takes them for fun days out.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The shelter is currently over-capacity for dogs, which are now two to a kennel.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kennel
Noun
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The Senators came as close as possible to retake the lead in the final minute of the first period, but Drake Batherson missed his backhand shot wide of the open cage.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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In a scene created to invoke magic and mysticism, the 11-year-old Pancho dreams he has been separated from their family and imprisoned alone in a large cage.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Throw on anything from a shearling jacket, long trench, or oversized hoodie, to a fuzzy, faux fur coat or chunky sweater dress with this stylish headgear.—
Morgan Evans,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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To learn why dating in Nashville, in particular, may be so tough, The Tennessean interviewed Music City's Gen Z and Millennial crowds who have spent their time in the dating trenches.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Like most writers who can’t bring themselves to lay down their pen, Zach Bryan prefers creating to editing.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
13 Jan. 2026
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The system will allow guests to browse the menu, place orders before and during the movie and pay directly from their phones, replacing the chain’s long-standing pen-and-paper ordering method.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Four days after her disappearance, Amber’s body was found in a drainage ditch with cuts, including to her throat.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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According to investigators, the man was driving a Chevrolet Silverado northbound on Kilgore Road when the truck left the roadway, entered a ditch and overturned.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The 6-foot-4, 220-pound wide receiver had 71 receptions for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns in the regular season.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Williams is a decidedly big dog, both in terms of his actual size (6-foot-3, 290 pounds) and his status as a veteran of last year’s Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tiny gaps around garages, vents, gutters, and foundations let mice squeeze inside unless openings are properly sealed.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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Some other key tips to consider include clearing your gutters and checking your roof for anything that could cause problems.—
Lauren Pozen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cellos and basses may be rumbling along on a frighteningly low melody, as the woodwinds are pecking like a riot in a chicken coop, while the high strings are sustaining a cluster of odd, disconcerting notes.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
29 Dec. 2025
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The property’s gardens are special—a lush tapestry that includes a chicken coop, bee box, plum and apricot trees, cherries, grapevines and blackberries.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The family of Texas man Michael Sheehan filed a lawsuit in June, detailing a 2024 crash in Baytown in which Sheehan’s vehicle left the road, struck a culvert and caught fire.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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As a last resort, lie flat in the nearest depression, ditch or culvert and cover your head with your arms.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Kennel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kennel. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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