otters

noun

variants also otter
Definition of ottersnext
plural of otter
as in muskrats

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otters
  1. mink
  2. racoon
  3. muskrat
  4. raccoon
  5. rabbit
Noun
  • Shortly after 8:15 pm, Ross took the stage, donning a forest green tuxedo, mink coat, and a cane fit for royalty.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Another exception to this rule is when Hedwig goes through a selection of nice clothing, obviously the property of the dead, and selects a mink coat for herself, posing before a mirror.
    James Verniere, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2024
Definition of mink
Noun
  • The Ledge Light Health District said that a racoon found on Cedar Drive in the town of North Stonington was tested and found to be positive for rabies on December 9, 2024.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Indeed, most commonly known and referenced are the state flower (the purple iris), the state bird (the mockingbird), the state fruit (the tomato), the state tree (the tulip poplar), the state wild animal (the racoon), and the state horse (the Tennessee Walking Horse).
    Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 22 Jan. 2024
Definition of racoon
Noun
  • The muskrats are depended on by bald eagles, and muskrats are probably the biggest consumer of the freshwater mussels.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Edward’s parenting was particularly industrious, requiring his children to paint their own rooms, make their own clothes and earn extra cash by trapping and skinning muskrats to sell their pelts.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of muskrat
Noun
  • The dead raccoon tested negative for rabies, the agency said.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Perhaps less recognized, Fred the raccoon was dropped off at P'Nuts Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary about five months ago by a neighbor, Longo said.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of raccoon
Noun
  • Only a handful of animals, including two puppies, two tortoises, some rabbits and a pig survived.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Startled, Carter splashed the rabbit with an oar, prompting it to retreat.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of rabbit
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