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
As spring and warmer temps ramp up, many people are beginning to find critters in their homes.
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Janay Reece, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Let’s run through the whole sordid inventory of critters who have had unusual encounters with Kennedy—including denizens of several different animal kingdoms.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Spooky critters have beef with Taylor Momsen.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
International Dark Sky Week — from April 13 to 20 — is an annual event that celebrates the nighttime hours, when the world is dark and quiet, nocturnal critters emerge and stars become visible.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Janay Reece, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Let’s run through the whole sordid inventory of critters who have had unusual encounters with Kennedy—including denizens of several different animal kingdoms.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Spooky critters have beef with Taylor Momsen.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
International Dark Sky Week — from April 13 to 20 — is an annual event that celebrates the nighttime hours, when the world is dark and quiet, nocturnal critters emerge and stars become visible.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for critter
Noun
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Peters’ attorney claims his client followed instructions from a licensed airboat guide and said no animals were harmed.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Buc-ee's is taking a Georgia convenience store chain to federal court, accusing it of copying its famous beaver brand right down to the cartoon mascot, the color scheme, and the life-size animal statue out front.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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While you may be tempted to blame other animals such as opossums or snakes, or even coyotes for making holes or burrows in your yard, these creatures are more likely to use existing animal holes for their dens.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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An eelpout is not a Minnesota expression of surprise but a nocturnal, eel-like creature, often the quarry of ice-fishers.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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“Critter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critter. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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