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 While it's often said that all cats hate water, that isn't quite the case. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025 Some of the cats had access to the outdoors and made it outside. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025 The Strong Island Animal Rescue League said the home was also the Happy Cat Sanctuary and between 100 and 300 cats were at the scene. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025 According to the Happy Cat Sanctuary website, Arsenault began rescuing cats in 2006 following the death of his 24-year-old son Eric in a motorcycle accident. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025 Just love, patience, and someone who sees the beauty in older cats with soft hearts and gentle spirits. Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025 Drew and his wife own three cats and one dogs. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025 Purring makes cats feel calm and secure. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025 Tortoiseshell cats have a reputation for being independent, unpredictable, and less affectionate than other cat breeds. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cats
Noun
  • One of the most shocking revelations from the series is that a majority of subscribers to YouTube channels and videos featuring kids are actually adult males.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Nutrient needs differ between males and females.
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But Giannis, that’s where the discussion about you guys is so interesting.
    Sam Amick, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Most of the guys that are on the bubble have lived with this build-up over the course of six weeks.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Notable modern-day gentlemen attendees included Joe Burrow, Reggie Bush and reality stars Joey Graziadei, Blake Horstmann, and Jason Tartick.
    Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 10 Feb. 2025
  • The Weeknd nearly ruins the weekend Ladies and gentlemen, the… weakest link of the night?
    Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025

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“Cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cats. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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