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
Be sure to use lidded containers for trash and animal feed, and find other ways to attract birds while keeping other critters away.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
1 July 2026
Backyard additions like parking pads, compost piles, and chickens need thoughtful planning to prevent critters, flooding, or property disputes.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
With no eggs, other critters probably wouldn’t be interested in it.
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Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Its outer space is filled with cosmic detritus, mean characters and cute critters.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
And critters love to set up inside intake valves, breaking boats’ cooling systems, Hamm noted.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
The Canadian platform compared bedbug rankings from Orkin and Terminix against mentions of the critters from social media posts and TripAdvisor hotel reviews in the three largest cities of every state.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Plus, squirrel feeders help keep the critters off your bird feeders.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Stick to just one butterfly accent nail, or embrace the swarm with critters on every nail.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
1 July 2026
Backyard additions like parking pads, compost piles, and chickens need thoughtful planning to prevent critters, flooding, or property disputes.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
With no eggs, other critters probably wouldn’t be interested in it.
—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Its outer space is filled with cosmic detritus, mean characters and cute critters.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
And critters love to set up inside intake valves, breaking boats’ cooling systems, Hamm noted.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
The Canadian platform compared bedbug rankings from Orkin and Terminix against mentions of the critters from social media posts and TripAdvisor hotel reviews in the three largest cities of every state.
—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Plus, squirrel feeders help keep the critters off your bird feeders.
—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Stick to just one butterfly accent nail, or embrace the swarm with critters on every nail.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critters
Noun
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The sheriff said animal control officers are visiting the property three days a week and have found that the remaining dogs, as well as other animals, including cats and birds, appear to be receiving proper care.
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Investigators preliminarily determined many of the animals died from gunshot wounds, and the shelter has initiated legal action to recover remaining dogs.
Noun
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Wynonna, with help from her younger sister, the town’s sheriff and an infamous Wild West gunslinger, must save her hometown from demons and other supernatural creatures.
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Earth-friendly, conscientious gardeners learn to slow down and pay attention — not only to plants but to the many creatures that share the garden.
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“Critters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critters. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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