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 Golden State also has the second highest number of species listed as endangered or threatened in the nation, with 298 mammals, birds, fish and other critters under federal protection.
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Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
As spring and warmer temps ramp up, many people are beginning to find critters in their homes.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
The structure is also designed with mesh windows and detachable PC screens that help maximize airflow and bring in plenty of sunlight while keeping creepy flying (or crawling) critters out.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Let’s run through the whole sordid inventory of critters who have had unusual encounters with Kennedy—including denizens of several different animal kingdoms.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Spooky critters have beef with Taylor Momsen.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Two years after being bitten by a bat onstage, Taylor Momsen is still fighting off some fearsome critters.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
International Dark Sky Week — from April 13 to 20 — is an annual event that celebrates the nighttime hours, when the world is dark and quiet, nocturnal critters emerge and stars become visible.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
The dog would charge up the hillside looking for lizards and other critters while the other dogs played together at the bottom.
—Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
As spring and warmer temps ramp up, many people are beginning to find critters in their homes.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
The structure is also designed with mesh windows and detachable PC screens that help maximize airflow and bring in plenty of sunlight while keeping creepy flying (or crawling) critters out.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Let’s run through the whole sordid inventory of critters who have had unusual encounters with Kennedy—including denizens of several different animal kingdoms.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Spooky critters have beef with Taylor Momsen.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Two years after being bitten by a bat onstage, Taylor Momsen is still fighting off some fearsome critters.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
International Dark Sky Week — from April 13 to 20 — is an annual event that celebrates the nighttime hours, when the world is dark and quiet, nocturnal critters emerge and stars become visible.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
The dog would charge up the hillside looking for lizards and other critters while the other dogs played together at the bottom.
—Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critters
Noun
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Logan’s script seems intent on making the case that Michael was simply a big kid, frequently cutting to him leafing through his beloved Peter Pan books, dreaming that Neverland is a real place, adoring animals (not his pets!—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Jaafar Jackson does bear an uncanny resemblance to his late uncle, and clearly knows how to replicate his signature moves, his physical fluidity, his beaming smile reserved for fans, animals, and hospital residents.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Make Sure Your Problem Is Gophers Gophers are not the only tunneling creatures that can make a mess of your lawn.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Then there are the creatures that love to feast on the fruits, like squirrels, birds, and deer.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Critters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critters. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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