critters

noun

plural of critter
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 Public health experts recommend thoroughly washing fruits and vegetables or simply cooking them, which kills the tiny critters. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 30 July 2026 More than four decades and a career pivot later, much of his cash flow is still reserved for the critters. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026 Since 1992, the critters have washed ashore in Alaska, Polynesia, Australia, South America, and the Pacific Northwest. — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 Welcome friends, family, and even little critters to your garden with these waterproof statues that add whimsy and humor to your space. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026 Baker and his team placed a bevy of hard corals on the structure, including corals implanted with a more heat-resistant algal symbiote (the tiny critters that live inside the coral animal and provide it shade and food). — Alex Harris july 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 Perhaps most disturbing, however, is that lingering food particles on the lid, rim, or bottom of the bin (because even the strongest trash bags can rip) attract critters like mice and roaches. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 July 2026 As Italy’s longest river, the Po delivers plenty of nutrients to the lagoons — both from natural sources and from human activities like farming — that provide a surplus of food for sea critters, including blue crabs. — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 But an overpopulation of these little critters can trigger irritation, inflammation and even more serious eye conditions if left untreated. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critters
  1. animals
  2. creatures
Noun
  • Devil facial tumor disease appeared in 1996 in Tasmania’s northeast, grotesque growths on the face and mouth that the animals spread by biting one another in their squabbles over food and mates.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Yasunaga said donations from Punch’s fans funded the installation of air conditioning in the Monkey Mountain back area, a necessity for the animals to remain comfortable through Japan’s hot summer months.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of animals
Noun
  • Diving with sharks in their natural habitat is an unforgettable experience and offers a chance to fall in love with these powerful yet graceful creatures.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 July 2026
  • Festivalgoers had stepped into a world where fantasy becomes reality and the mystical creatures of the forest come to life.
    — Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of creatures

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“Critters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critters. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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