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
If your kids enjoy watching critters chow down, be sure to consult the feeding schedules at the various habitats.
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Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Never place your luggage on the hotel room floor, bed, or furniture, as these surfaces may harbor bed bugs and other unwelcome critters.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
From curious critters to temperature fluctuations, the conditions in a garden shed aren't always hospitable for your back-stock items.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 Jan. 2026
Low tides offer a look as the ocean peels back to give people a glimpse at the critters and plant life usually underwater.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
It's been known for some time that our gut microbiome – the collection of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microscopic critters living in our intestines – can influence weight gain or loss.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
Make sure to bring in all items once delivery services are done for the day, to prevent any unwanted critters from digging into the treats and from drinks freezing overnight.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
SpongeBob is back, as are the colorful critters living in Zootopia.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
When placed under ultraviolet lighting, six species of the critters were found to emit a green luminescence.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critters
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The shelter’s decision to euthanize some animals has also faced heavy scrutiny.—
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The animals were first reported near a park on the city’s north side on Thursday, Department of Health spokesperson Willie Springer told The Associated Press.—
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But no creatures are as synonymous with the Everglades as the alligators and crocodiles.—
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What differs from living creatures is how the gelatin can heal.—
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“Critters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critters. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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