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Recent Examples of kitten
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Fees waived for Adopt-a-Pet Day Rancho Coastal Humane Society will be among more than 150 animal shelters in California that will waive pet adoption fees on June 7 for adult dogs, cats and rabbits (puppies and kittens not included) as part of the second annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
Gregg Doyel, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2022
Obviously, kitten food differs from adult cat food; even adult cat food may be slightly different for senior cats seven years and older than for a younger adult.
—Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
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Noun
Though Bonnie had experience with bottle babies, this kitten's fragile condition made survival uncertain.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Fees waived for Adopt-a-Pet Day Rancho Coastal Humane Society will be among more than 150 animal shelters in California that will waive pet adoption fees on June 7 for adult dogs, cats and rabbits (puppies and kittens not included) as part of the second annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
Verb
So many unwanted cats and dogs – kitten and puppies – in our country.
—Gregg Doyel, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2022
Obviously, kitten food differs from adult cat food; even adult cat food may be slightly different for senior cats seven years and older than for a younger adult.
—Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kitten
Noun
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This cat bed is the paw-fect solution for keeping kitties close without interrupting dad's flow.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Faced with predators, hunger, and constant exposure to the elements, these kitties have a tougher time staying alive.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Visiting Point Reyes in spring coincides with the final weeks of elephant seal pupping season, meaning the highest number of pups on the beaches.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Sea lion pupping season begins in mid-May, and births continue through the first week of July, according to the Seal Society.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Diesel the cat relaxing in his favorite sunshine spot.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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The canine's head is sewed on top of the dude's body, and Dog Man is born, a hybrid supercop with kung fu moves and mad fetch skills who battles a supervillain cat (Pete Davidson).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Roberts kidded Ohtani about gifting him when the modest record was inevitably broken, and the new Dodgers slugger obliged with the toy.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Just kidding — although that would certainly get a reaction from Porsha — but there was a mysterious naked man seen from a nearby villa (??).—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Among the prizes for the winners are a safari in Kenya’s Maasai Mara with Alex Walker’s Serian, plus Nikon camera bags and camera kits.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In addition to Papa Johns, Dillane is also partnering once again with Puma on a special collection of kits for several soccer teams: Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, FC Salzburg, Mamelodi Sundowns, Al-Hilal, Palmeiras and Monterrey.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Ellie’s violence is always uncertain and, other than Nora, her kills leave her shaken and upset rather than kindling her determination.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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That in turn helped kindle a rally on Wall Street, though bond yields continue to climb, something President Donald Trump has sought to contain.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The singer, whose real name is Claire Boucher, was reportedly unaware of the twins’ existence until months later, when Insider published court documents in July 2022 revealing Musk had fathered the children with the Neuralink project director.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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But while a surrogate was pregnant with their third child, Ms. Boucher was furious to discover that Mr. Musk had recently fathered twins with Shivon Zilis, an executive at his brain implant company, Neuralink, according to people familiar with the situation.—
Kirsten Grind,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Owners can help the process by giving them a whelping box.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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The alpha male was a foster, and his mate whelped — or gave birth — during the same week, making the pack an ideal candidate to receive pups.—
Hayleigh Evans,
The Arizona Republic,
29 July 2024
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“Kitten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kitten. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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