as in animal
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 critter
For those who have lived here a little longer, the delight has faded, and the critters are no longer welcome.
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Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Protect seeds from squirrels and other critters by covering the containers or planting bed with a wire cage or hardware cloth, extending the cage several inches into the soil.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
For homeowners who would rather not have those slithering critters on or underneath their property, here are a few tips.
—Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
This log flume ride, which debuted in November 2024, is centered on the sites and sounds of 1920s Bayou Country, including zydeco and Afro-Cuban music, Mardi Gras, the culinary traditions of New Orleans and, of course, the region’s critters—crocodiles among them.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 27 June 2025
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Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Protect seeds from squirrels and other critters by covering the containers or planting bed with a wire cage or hardware cloth, extending the cage several inches into the soil.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
For homeowners who would rather not have those slithering critters on or underneath their property, here are a few tips.
—Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
This log flume ride, which debuted in November 2024, is centered on the sites and sounds of 1920s Bayou Country, including zydeco and Afro-Cuban music, Mardi Gras, the culinary traditions of New Orleans and, of course, the region’s critters—crocodiles among them.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for critter
Noun
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This is the second flight run by Wings of Rescue that brought animals displaced by the Hill Country floods to Fort Worth, bringing in a total of 242 animals.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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Police apology Police said officers will receive additional training on the statute that allows first responders to enter a vehicle to protect the health and safety of an animal.—
Sydney Sasser
July 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
Noun
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That was a journey nearly like designing the creatures.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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Once upon a time, the movie tells us, people flocked to see these giant creatures resurrected from old DNA.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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“Critter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critter. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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