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
At Usangu Expedition Camp in Tanzania, for example, guides have replaced bright spotlights with thermal cameras so guests can observe critters with minimal disturbance.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
These critters are voracious filter feeders that deplete the plankton that other native fish also depend on.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
As the population of this invasive species has exploded in recent years, so too has interest in targeting the destructive critters.
—Rayna O'Nan, Outdoor Life, 12 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
Mabel befriends dam-building King George (Bobby Moynihan), runs afoul of an insect queen (Meryl Streep) and meets a ton of critters, from an emoji-loving lizard to a professional killer-for-hire shark.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Fans of Raising Hare, a memoir by Chloe Dalton that takes place in the English countryside, will be enamoured by the Urban Outfitters Bunny Toile duvet cover with an adorable storyline of the critters printed on the gauzy cotton.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
Pixar animators worked overtime on this one bringing the pond and the critters and humans to life.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
In addition to deterring unwanted visitors or critters, these flood lights have also become popular among pet owners for another purpose.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
These critters are voracious filter feeders that deplete the plankton that other native fish also depend on.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
As the population of this invasive species has exploded in recent years, so too has interest in targeting the destructive critters.
—Rayna O'Nan, Outdoor Life, 12 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
Mabel befriends dam-building King George (Bobby Moynihan), runs afoul of an insect queen (Meryl Streep) and meets a ton of critters, from an emoji-loving lizard to a professional killer-for-hire shark.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Fans of Raising Hare, a memoir by Chloe Dalton that takes place in the English countryside, will be enamoured by the Urban Outfitters Bunny Toile duvet cover with an adorable storyline of the critters printed on the gauzy cotton.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
Pixar animators worked overtime on this one bringing the pond and the critters and humans to life.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
In addition to deterring unwanted visitors or critters, these flood lights have also become popular among pet owners for another purpose.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critters
Noun
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The agency is investigating, adding that the dead animals were found on private property.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Aquatic invasive species are non-native plants or animals which, when introduced into aquatic environments and left unchecked, can cause significant harm to native wildlife species, water quality and recreational opportunities for boaters and anglers, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Scientists have increasingly recognized that sharks, once viewed as largely solitary creatures, have relatively complex social bonds.—
BRADY DENNIS THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Not to mention, feeding these creatures is also a violation of county laws.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Critters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critters. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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