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
Wooden piles, Schwartz tells me, used to have a decent lifespan in the harbor because the water was so toxic that even the critters that eat wood couldn’t survive.
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 10 June 2026
These graveyards form when whale carcasses fall to the sea floor, becoming a sustaining snack for nearby critters.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Consider installing gutter guards to keep out twigs, leaves and critters.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Taking steps to keep these critters out of your garden can naturally reduce tick problems.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Protect from poor drainage, harsh sun, and hungry critters—most hydrangeas can recover with care and patience.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
The neighborhood Two hundred kilometers north of Cairns and totally secluded, the island is the neighbourhood, and the native birds, critters, and sea life are the locals.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Snakes are natural pest controllers, eating critters that harm your garden, but too many can pose risks.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Hayes said this is one reason North Carolina’s Chagas disease risk is low; North Carolinians generally have window screens to keep out other critters anyway.
—Eva Flowe
may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 10 June 2026
These graveyards form when whale carcasses fall to the sea floor, becoming a sustaining snack for nearby critters.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Consider installing gutter guards to keep out twigs, leaves and critters.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Taking steps to keep these critters out of your garden can naturally reduce tick problems.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Protect from poor drainage, harsh sun, and hungry critters—most hydrangeas can recover with care and patience.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
The neighborhood Two hundred kilometers north of Cairns and totally secluded, the island is the neighbourhood, and the native birds, critters, and sea life are the locals.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Snakes are natural pest controllers, eating critters that harm your garden, but too many can pose risks.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Hayes said this is one reason North Carolina’s Chagas disease risk is low; North Carolinians generally have window screens to keep out other critters anyway.
—Eva Flowe
may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critters
Noun
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Visitors can walk 7 miles of trails and see 140 bird species and animals such as manatees, dolphins, alligators, otters, bobcats, sea turtles and gopher tortoises.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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But habitat became inconsequential when the animals ceased to exist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Noun
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From a biodiversity standpoint, due to the warm waters, Kenya has everything from beautiful nudibranchs (colorful small creatures) to enormous whale sharks and manta rays, with everything in-between.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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There are also hopper toys that defy the typical ball design in favor of whimsical animals and mythical creatures.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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“Critters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critters. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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