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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 on the Web There’s a toy called a flirt pole that’s like a big giant cat toy. Liam Hess, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024 Vance’s off-putting talk about punishing the childless and winning America back from the cat ladies is common in these circles but repellent everywhere else. Ezra Klein, The Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2024 They are brought to her with finger fractures, dehydration and damaged membranes, usually at the paws of outdoor cats. Jack Armstrong, The Arizona Republic, 17 Aug. 2024 There have been instances of cats spreading disease. Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cat 

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“Cat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat. Accessed 13 Sep. 2024.

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