cats

plural of cat
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as in kittens
a small domestic animal known for catching mice the family's cat did an exemplary job of keeping the house and yard free of all rodents

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Recent Examples of cats However, the greatest threats to little blue penguins include dogs, cats, ferrets, stoats, and the impacts of coastal development. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 At the end of 2023, 117,000 additional dogs and cats were in the animal sheltering system compared to the same time the year before. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 Calico cats, additionally, have patches of white. Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024 But this has failed to explain orange color patterns in cats. Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024 Don’t allow the pets to be unsupervised in the same room; keep plants on a high shelf (assuming your pet can’t reach it; most cats can reach everywhere) or secured behind glass like a cloche. Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024 An expert explains if mistletoe is poisonous to dogs and cats, and how to enjoy this romantic Christmas plant safely. Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024 That makes sense, because fully ginger cats are mostly males. Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024 The findings are good news for Angelenos worried about becoming a lion’s lunch — given that the cats are steering clear of people. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cats
Noun
  • That makes sense, because fully ginger cats are mostly males.
    Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Where then, do young white males get their information?
    Tony Peters, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • These are two guys with a deep breadth of knowledge about Dylan and his past.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Adam, knowing how much this is inspired by Erin’s life, how much did you guys talk about the reality of her story with Simon, versus just focusing on the script?
    Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • One of those gentlemen is Josh Giddey — the player that the team got in return for Alex Caruso.
    Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • That’s all, ladies and gentlemen.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024

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“Cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cats. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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