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
In addition to deterring unwanted visitors or critters, these flood lights have also become popular among pet owners for another purpose.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Maximize your harvest by selecting the right location and best varieties, and protecting your plants from hungry critters.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Chong and Andrews get a lot of fun mileage out of interaction between the human and animal worlds, aided by Beaver Mabel’s ability to communicate with the critters.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
Their clumping habit looks great in planting beds or pots, and hungry critters such as bunnies tend to steer clear of its pungent flavor.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile smaller critters, such as mice, produce high-frequency whistles.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
Since early construction began, many of the critters who used to frequent their backyards have already scattered.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
But at many shelters, including Marin Humane, there are lots of other critters looking for their forever homes.
—Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Only a handful of other critters share the same history, and most were rescues that could not be returned to their natural habitat.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Maximize your harvest by selecting the right location and best varieties, and protecting your plants from hungry critters.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Chong and Andrews get a lot of fun mileage out of interaction between the human and animal worlds, aided by Beaver Mabel’s ability to communicate with the critters.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
Their clumping habit looks great in planting beds or pots, and hungry critters such as bunnies tend to steer clear of its pungent flavor.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile smaller critters, such as mice, produce high-frequency whistles.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
Since early construction began, many of the critters who used to frequent their backyards have already scattered.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
But at many shelters, including Marin Humane, there are lots of other critters looking for their forever homes.
—Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Only a handful of other critters share the same history, and most were rescues that could not be returned to their natural habitat.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critters
Noun
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In some animals, a nictitating membrane serves as a third eyelid, used to help keep the eye clean and moist.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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What's more, the space is now open from dawn to dusk rather than 24/7, and all animals must be kept on a leash.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From droppings-mimicking spiders in Borneo to a tiny gecko tucked under bark in India, these creatures have been quietly perfecting their disguises while science is only now catching up — one DNA barcode, one micro-CT scan at a time.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The findings, published in the journal Nature, reveal a world recovering from devastation and teeming with strange, soft-bodied creatures whose delicate features were frozen in stone with astonishing detail.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Critters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critters. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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