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Recent Examples of kittens
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
For anyone who has raised kittens or volunteered in animal rescue, the moment carries weight well beyond its cuteness.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Her name is Bitsy, and she can be seen sitting on all the baby kittens while the mama cat heads out for food and water.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
In total, 76 dogs and puppies of varying breeds, 15 cats and kittens and 2 Flemish rabbits were removed from the home and taken to the Pennsylvania SPCA for medical care.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
Nobody placed her on those kittens.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
For anyone who has raised kittens or volunteered in animal rescue, the moment carries weight well beyond its cuteness.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Her name is Bitsy, and she can be seen sitting on all the baby kittens while the mama cat heads out for food and water.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
In total, 76 dogs and puppies of varying breeds, 15 cats and kittens and 2 Flemish rabbits were removed from the home and taken to the Pennsylvania SPCA for medical care.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kittens
Noun
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There is production design and a few props, but not to any overwhelming purpose, other than perhaps to suggest the house where a lady who loves rescue kitties might be thinking all these alternately independent and co-dependent thoughts about love and trust.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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African wildcats didn’t evolve around water and probably would be just as wary of a bathtub as our domestic kitties.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Young Michael may have seemed strange, or just plain different, to kids his own age, but what about the adult Michael, whose professional life took him outside the family orbit and into offices, studios, and night clubs?—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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Both kids cheer and bite into their burgers.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Leslie Mann and her oldest daughter Maude have four felines in total.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The law would also require providers to track and monitor felines that go through TNR, documenting the location and date they were trapped, the clinic used, vaccination and ear-tipping confirmation, as well as the date and location of release.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ricky Gervais will be in attendance to give a masterclass as creator and director of Netflix’s Alley Cats, the adult animation following a group of feral cats who seek companionship while ruminating on everyday life, accompanied by a sneak peek of the first two episodes.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, carbs are mostly unnecessary for cats and can cause additional health issues.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kittens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kittens. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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