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as in kitty
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 cat An animal sanctuary owner and roughly 100 cats have died in a fire on Long Island, according to officials. Megan Forrester, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025 This Abalone Inlay Cat Pendant Necklace, $55 at Macy's, is a gorgeous-detailed cat pendant perfect for cat owners. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025 The cat, named Wheels, was found unmoving on the road on January 2, before being taken to the SPCA of Brevard Adoption Center in Titusville, Florida. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025 Photos shared of the cats show that the mother is an adult tortoiseshell, and the kittens are orange, black and calico. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cat
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Noun
  • Luckily, kitty litter can help.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
  • These kinds of kitty litter absorb excess humidity and prevent mold or mildew.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The victim was a 35-year-old cousin of the woman's boyfriend, a 38-year-old male.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • This article focuses on the use of prenatal vitamins for people assigned male at birth.
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Play time is very important for felines, especially kittens, Pet MD explains.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
  • In early spring, bits of fluff appear along the branches of some willow shrubs, silvery gray and as soft to the touch as a kitten’s paw.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • And guys like LeBron James or players who have big shoe deals don’t count.
    James L. Edwards III, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • More of a power rusher than a speed guy, Tuimoloau also can play inside as needed.
    Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Except for an elderly gentleman walking his dog some distance away, both taking mincing steps, the beach and the boardwalk are deserted.
    Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The platform comes with a gentleman’s agreement that donors will not proliferate the images online.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The new songs and narrative changes are rather good, too, but the seven short CGI dudes are instantly forgettable.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
  • This guy's just a regular dude, a regular parental figure, a surrogate dad for the character of Lily in the movie.
    Yolanda Machado, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025

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“Cat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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