SCATS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

scats

verb

present tense third-person singular of scat

as in trills

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Maine coons have become popular for their playful, sociable reputation, distinctive chirps and trills and their deep roots in New England history.

— Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
Zipf’s law states that a handful of words—or, in this case, chirps, whistles and trills—occur frequently, while most are rare.

— Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of trills

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The sergeant gets out, walks into the street, leans over to pick up the small creature, and moves it out of danger.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
Once word gets out, nabbing center-orchestra seats (already going for over $300 apiece at press time) might feel like a minor miracle.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of gets out

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Birds chirp and jazz music croons as museum visitors are invited to read about Lincoln Hills and view artifacts, photos and video testimonials about the resort.

— Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2026
Those who fail to sing get tagged with a red laser pointer, so pretty much everyone croons.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of croons

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When the latter has a post-birth panic about surrendering her child, Irina simply absconds with it from the private hospital facility in the middle of the night, knowing the destitute young woman is unlikely to pursue any legal or other options.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026
Overwhelmed, Linda takes after Caroline and absconds to the beach.

— Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026

Definition of absconds

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Beneath it all hums the climate crisis, driving hotter, drier weather and pushing the water cycle off balance.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
But the area has history, with an old town dating back to the Etruscans and a tranquil port that hums to life each morning with fishing boats.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of hums

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After the rain clears out, temperatures are expected to fall to 35 overnight Friday.

— Hali Smith October 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
Rain chances are expected to lessen Thursday night as the weather system clears out by Friday morning, the weather service said.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

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