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Recent Examples of cat
Often when a cat bullies another, both felines will show signs of displeasure.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Almost two dozen sick cats and kittens were rescued from a single apartment in White Plains, N.Y., after a tenant was evicted and the felines were left behind.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Forever returning for another curtain call, another formal bow before the crowd, a man soaking in the energy emitted by fans like a cat in the sun.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 12 Feb. 2025
Humans can't move their ears around in the same way that dogs, cats and horses do.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Almost two dozen sick cats and kittens were rescued from a single apartment in White Plains, N.Y., after a tenant was evicted and the felines were left behind.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Forever returning for another curtain call, another formal bow before the crowd, a man soaking in the energy emitted by fans like a cat in the sun.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 12 Feb. 2025
Humans can't move their ears around in the same way that dogs, cats and horses do.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat
Noun
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Plus, her cute kitty outfit adds an extra layer of charm.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2025
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People were blown away by the cats' physical similarity and how big the kitty looked.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Transgender teenagers are using the New Hampshire courts to target President Donald Trump’s executive order prohibiting biological males from participating in female sports.—
Emily Hallas,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Feb. 2025
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Both of the fathers say the intention of the armband was not to protest Tirrell, but to support their own daughters in a game that featured a biological male.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As the scene unfolds, the orange cat approaches the doorway with measured steps, clearly aware of the kitten's defensive posture.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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Mittens & Pants features best friends Mittens the kitten and Pants the puppy who live in the all-animal town of Kibble Corners.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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With that, the two guys spontaneously started dancing — punching the air, while spinning on their feet, ecstatic.—
Wash Westmoreland,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Finer gives me glance, as in: Why rattle on dash of guy with no baby?—
George Saunders,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Three-year-old Duncan, a jowly black-and-white gentleman with floppy ears, is also seeking new companions.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
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Ladies and gentlemen, the Weeknd …performed at the Grammys.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Of course, there's one dude who's absolutely jacked.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Obviously a great dude, somebody who still comes to my charity golf tournament to this day.—
Cam Inman,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Cat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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