varmints

plural of varmint

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for varmints
Noun
  • The types of animals vary, but monkeys, skunks, racoons and crocodiles are the most common, the data shows.
    Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
  • While deer are the most common animal stuck by vehicles, raccoons, skunks, opossums, squirrels and countless birds also fall victim.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
  • Inspectors cited the Mexican restaurant numerous violations ranging from vermin activity to unclean surfaces.
    Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Varmints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varmints. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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