as in animals
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 critters
Some blame the cleanliness of an environment if there is a presence of bed bugs, but really, these critters will show up anywhere there is food.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Now, viral video footage of a group of dogs stranded on the side of a busy roadway in China has drawn plenty of comparisons to the story, showing a reminiscent group of household critters huddling together.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
But the critters will be back in 2026.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
At some point, imagery of pastel rabbits and neon-yellow marshmallow critters will appear everywhere.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Ventilating your garage this way can also have other unintended safety consequences, like break-ins and critters.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Better Habitat and Hunting in Roadless Areas Looking specifically at big-game species in the West, where around 87 percent of our National Forests are located, roadless areas provide the core habitat that elk, mule deer, and other critters rely on.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2026
At Usangu Expedition Camp in Tanzania, for example, guides have replaced bright spotlights with thermal cameras so guests can observe critters with minimal disturbance.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Check out our Sea Camp series and our limited run Sea Camp newsletter, featuring deep dives into research, cute critters and games!
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Now, viral video footage of a group of dogs stranded on the side of a busy roadway in China has drawn plenty of comparisons to the story, showing a reminiscent group of household critters huddling together.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
But the critters will be back in 2026.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
At some point, imagery of pastel rabbits and neon-yellow marshmallow critters will appear everywhere.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Ventilating your garage this way can also have other unintended safety consequences, like break-ins and critters.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Better Habitat and Hunting in Roadless Areas Looking specifically at big-game species in the West, where around 87 percent of our National Forests are located, roadless areas provide the core habitat that elk, mule deer, and other critters rely on.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2026
At Usangu Expedition Camp in Tanzania, for example, guides have replaced bright spotlights with thermal cameras so guests can observe critters with minimal disturbance.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Check out our Sea Camp series and our limited run Sea Camp newsletter, featuring deep dives into research, cute critters and games!
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critters
Noun
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Scythia’s plants are its animals, and vice versa, blooming and breeding in alternate generations.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Yet rats may be one of the most awe-worthy animals on the planet.—
Jason Bittel,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Riverside County Department of Animal Services officials are seeking help from the public in locating a pair of dogs that were recently involved in an attack on a wild burro, part of a series of attacks on the creatures dating back to late 2025.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The house is falling apart, bats in the fireplace, ants marching unfazed across the floor, smells of dead creatures decaying in the walls.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Critters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critters. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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