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
After stepping through a giant wooden door, tall grass teems with wild Pokémon, adorable critters strike charming poses and battles break out between fierce opponents.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
As warmer days begin to prevail in North Texas, residents may see tiny black critters emerging from the melting snow and ice.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Learn how to spot bed bugs, what to do in the event of an infestation, and tips for keeping the critters out of your home.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
The critters play with each other before slipping back into the forest.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
When the treadmill moved in the direction of the bats’ flight, the critters sped up.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Jan. 2026
The critters who drop in or call the space home range from monarch butterflies, ladybugs and lizards to hummingbirds and bushtits, skunks, opossums and even the occasional mountain lion.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
If your kids enjoy watching critters chow down, be sure to consult the feeding schedules at the various habitats.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
From curious critters to temperature fluctuations, the conditions in a garden shed aren't always hospitable for your back-stock items.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 Jan. 2026
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
As warmer days begin to prevail in North Texas, residents may see tiny black critters emerging from the melting snow and ice.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Learn how to spot bed bugs, what to do in the event of an infestation, and tips for keeping the critters out of your home.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
The critters play with each other before slipping back into the forest.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
When the treadmill moved in the direction of the bats’ flight, the critters sped up.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Jan. 2026
The critters who drop in or call the space home range from monarch butterflies, ladybugs and lizards to hummingbirds and bushtits, skunks, opossums and even the occasional mountain lion.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
If your kids enjoy watching critters chow down, be sure to consult the feeding schedules at the various habitats.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
From curious critters to temperature fluctuations, the conditions in a garden shed aren't always hospitable for your back-stock items.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critters
Noun
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The only animals Cook’s crew saw apart from wild birds were rats and chickens, both eaten.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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No one was injured, but two animals died early Tuesday from a fire in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Turns out jellyfish and sea anemones – among the ancient creatures with a nervous system instead of a brain – have a very similar sleeping routine to our own.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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Given the scope of the story and the creatures involved, Gans said the adaptation was a tall task, especially given that some audiences might not know the game’s lore.—
William Earl,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Critters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critters. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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