beastie

as in animal
one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings I've become used to sharing our cabin in the woods with all sorts of little beasties

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Recent Examples of beastie From hummingbirds and butterflies to spiders and even lowly beetles, all those wee beasties are part of an intricate web that makes up an ecosystem. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 11 Oct. 2024 Catch up quick: The legendary little beastie first came to New Orleans by way of the Terrebonne Parish animal shelter. Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025 But regardless of whether the beastie predicts six more weeks of winter or holds out the promise of an early Spring, next week should bring a respite of warmer weather. Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2025 Hollywood gremlins are particularly interested in meddling with technological devices to cause serious accidents, and a voiceover at the end of the film ominously warns viewers that any unexplained problems with electrical devices in the home might be on account of a such a beastie lurking there. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for beastie
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  • Police said there was no sign of food or water for the animals, and investigators believe the animals died from prolonged starvation or dehydration, according to the release.
    Elainie Barraza, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
  • The chemicals can also linger for years in the bodies and bloodstreams of animals and humans.
    Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • Pollinators Matter As National Pollinator Week continues, embracing trends like pollinator pots, promoted by TikTok creators and supported by organizations like Bee Cups, offers an easy and meaningful way to help these crucial creatures thrive.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
  • For these captive creatures, extinction seemed similarly inevitable.
    Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025

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“Beastie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beastie. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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