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
Celebrities, like Lisa from BLACKPINK, Lady Gaga, and Naomi Osaka have their own plush toys, while collectors have been buying and reselling these critters at an unbelievable pace and price.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2025
The whole place is powered by the magic tears of Muggle-Wumps, apelike creatures whom the Twits keep in captivity and force to stand on their heads for hours on end (there are other fun critters too, such as Alan Tudyk’s backward-talking Sweet-Toed Toad).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Halloween is all about spooky vibes, and these eight bugs and critters found in Arizona bring the creep.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Horizons introduces audiences to a diverse array of both human characters and new Pocket Monsters, especially critters from the colorful Paldea Region (and the game franchise's ninth generation).
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Plus, if you’re constantly nagged by pesky mosquitos and other flying critters, scoop up this outdoor bug zapper to rid your space of bugs for good.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
If small critters like voles or mice are an issue in your garden, protect the delicate hosta stems and crowns, which these animals might see as dinner during colder months.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
When searching through the forest for new and unique critters, sometimes the best place to look is up.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The goal is to redirect critters effectively without overly stressing them.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2025
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2025
The whole place is powered by the magic tears of Muggle-Wumps, apelike creatures whom the Twits keep in captivity and force to stand on their heads for hours on end (there are other fun critters too, such as Alan Tudyk’s backward-talking Sweet-Toed Toad).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Halloween is all about spooky vibes, and these eight bugs and critters found in Arizona bring the creep.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Horizons introduces audiences to a diverse array of both human characters and new Pocket Monsters, especially critters from the colorful Paldea Region (and the game franchise's ninth generation).
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Plus, if you’re constantly nagged by pesky mosquitos and other flying critters, scoop up this outdoor bug zapper to rid your space of bugs for good.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
If small critters like voles or mice are an issue in your garden, protect the delicate hosta stems and crowns, which these animals might see as dinner during colder months.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
When searching through the forest for new and unique critters, sometimes the best place to look is up.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The goal is to redirect critters effectively without overly stressing them.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critters
Noun
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Despite shifting attention, 72 percent of consumers globally still preferred products that do not harm plants or animals, the survey showed.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Watters added that animals need privacy, not just from visitors, but from each other.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The clip then hints that the small town is anything but, with disappearances of children, creepy creatures and more lurking in its past and haunting the present.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are being discovered across the planet.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Critters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critters. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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