Thesaurus results for PUSSYCATS

pussycats

noun

plural of pussycat

as in cats

a small domestic animal known for catching mice oh, look at the cute little pussycat, kids

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Recent Examples of pussycats Oh, and there’s also the plot following a community of junkyard pussycats competing in a talent show to decide who is allowed to die and be reborn in the Heaviside Layer — cat heaven. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026

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The practice has declined with growing pet ownership and urbanization, and younger Vietnamese are more likely to regard dogs and cats as companion animals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and household birds can accompany passengers in the cabin on flights within the US.

— Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of cats

Noun

Recently, in the Simi Hills north of the crossing, his team marked three kittens, the first litter for the 3 ½-year-old lion known as P-113.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Neutered kittens, more often seen in shelters where neutering happens at a younger age, also had a markedly higher likelihood of infection, which may be due to exposure to other rescue animals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of kittens

Noun

There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.

— Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Owners looking to adopt one of these sweet kitties should be prepared to give them their attention, and lots of it.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026

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