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
The neighborhood Two hundred kilometers north of Cairns and totally secluded, the island is the neighbourhood, and the native birds, critters, and sea life are the locals.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Snakes are natural pest controllers, eating critters that harm your garden, but too many can pose risks.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Sweep porch and deck floors daily to remove debris deposited by wind, rain, incoming traffic, and critters.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Hayes said this is one reason North Carolina’s Chagas disease risk is low; North Carolinians generally have window screens to keep out other critters anyway.
—Eva Flowe
may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
State inspectors last week found lots of fly issues at South Florida restaurants, with the critters seen buzzing around kitchens, bars, storage and restroom areas.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The department includes Animal Services, which provides care each year for more than 2,000 dogs, cats and assorted critters at the city shelter.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
There were so few sightings of lovebugs in 2023 that Leppla and other entomologists received calls from the public asking where the irksome little critters went.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
At least once a week, Dahrouge or Goetz goes to nearby wetlands, stirs shin-deep water and collects silty samples filled with arthropods, daphnia and other macroscopic critters the salamanders will eat.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 27 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Snakes are natural pest controllers, eating critters that harm your garden, but too many can pose risks.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Sweep porch and deck floors daily to remove debris deposited by wind, rain, incoming traffic, and critters.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Hayes said this is one reason North Carolina’s Chagas disease risk is low; North Carolinians generally have window screens to keep out other critters anyway.
—Eva Flowe
may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
State inspectors last week found lots of fly issues at South Florida restaurants, with the critters seen buzzing around kitchens, bars, storage and restroom areas.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The department includes Animal Services, which provides care each year for more than 2,000 dogs, cats and assorted critters at the city shelter.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
There were so few sightings of lovebugs in 2023 that Leppla and other entomologists received calls from the public asking where the irksome little critters went.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
At least once a week, Dahrouge or Goetz goes to nearby wetlands, stirs shin-deep water and collects silty samples filled with arthropods, daphnia and other macroscopic critters the salamanders will eat.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critters
Noun
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This is also birthing season, meaning lots of baby animals!—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Set amidst the farms, animals, shepherds, mills and artisans that are shaping New York state’s wool industry, the film highlights the trajectory of clothing from sheep to a finished garment.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Hummingbirds are hungry little creatures.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Friends, family, Make-A-Wish and school staff partied with Rylan in celebration of his love for furry creatures.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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“Critters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critters. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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