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
Some plants germinate readily outdoors, but still need protection from critters, and diligent attention to watering and weeding.
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Discover which critters enjoy that menu, their unique eating methods, and the important role each plays in our ecosystem.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
Arizona is home to 13 species of rattlesnakes — the most of any state — and although the critters don't seek out human interaction, an accidental run-in could result in a painful, or even deadly, bite.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Orcs are not the only silver-screen critters with vocalizations borrowed from the otherworldly repertoire of elephant seal pups.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Discover which critters enjoy that menu, their unique eating methods, and the important role each plays in our ecosystem.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
Arizona is home to 13 species of rattlesnakes — the most of any state — and although the critters don't seek out human interaction, an accidental run-in could result in a painful, or even deadly, bite.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Orcs are not the only silver-screen critters with vocalizations borrowed from the otherworldly repertoire of elephant seal pups.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for critter
Noun
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However, China said in its paper that a past joint study conducted with the World Health Organization (WHO) found that COVID-19 was most likely transmitted from bats to humans via another animal.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Research into color’s effect on food has found that red is among the most appetizing colors, partly a result of our natural response as a human animal: Nature tells us when apples, berries, and pomegranates are their ripest and most nutritionally dense.—
Bedatri D. Choudhury,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Niharika Desai directed the documentary, which follows the Giant Pacific Octopus and the people whose lives have been impacted in some way by the creature.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
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There are no Jedis, no secrets about Darth Vader's past for Reddit sleuths to hunt down, no adorable creatures to slap on backpacks and lunchboxes.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Critter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critter. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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