as in animal
one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings
she's so fond of every kind of critter that she ought to be a veterinarian
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Recent Examples of critter
If small critters like voles or mice are an issue in your garden, protect the delicate hosta stems and crowns, which these animals might see as dinner during colder months.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Fortunately, there are ways to keep squirrels (and other critters) away from your feeders.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2025
When searching through the forest for new and unique critters, sometimes the best place to look is up.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The goal is to redirect critters effectively without overly stressing them.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2025
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Fortunately, there are ways to keep squirrels (and other critters) away from your feeders.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2025
When searching through the forest for new and unique critters, sometimes the best place to look is up.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The goal is to redirect critters effectively without overly stressing them.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for critter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critter
Noun
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The animals are difficult to survey, but experts estimate that the United States is now home to at least six million feral hogs, descendants of those early farm animals and Eurasian wild boars that arrived later.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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And fighting ants, bees, and other animals that raid bird feeders becomes a losing battle.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Every night after dusk, one of the world’s largest migrations begins, as deep sea creatures rise to the surface to feed.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Many of those featured in the series are cryptids, creatures whose existence is disputed and often possess preternatural — meaning extraordinary — abilities, such as the Himalayan yeti or Australia’s amphibious bunyip.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Critter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critter. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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