critters

noun

plural of critter
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 There aren’t many of those critters in the Golden State and, when they’re found, officials seek to eradicate them. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Look for a variety of birds of prey, slithering reptiles, and little critters that run from here to there. — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 From rats and mice to cockroaches and pigeons, lots of critters are known to roam New York City’s streets. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 This unpredictable movement and shine can keep birds, bees, and other pesky critters and insects from wanting to raid your garden. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026 Instead, use a Bug Blaster hose end sprayer to blast the upper and undersides of the leaves with water and blow the critters away. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Public health experts recommend thoroughly washing fruits and vegetables or simply cooking them, which kills the tiny critters. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 30 July 2026 More than four decades and a career pivot later, much of his cash flow is still reserved for the critters. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026 Since 1992, the critters have washed ashore in Alaska, Polynesia, Australia, South America, and the Pacific Northwest. — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critters
  1. animals
  2. creatures
Noun
  • People constantly move throughout the space cleaning out cages and checking on any sick animals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Visitors have been asked to report anyone putting themselves or the animals at risk to police.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of animals
Noun
  • Many creatures have imprinted on our hearts — and even a city sidewalk — for making their homes near ours.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Thanks in part to a National Science Foundation (NSF) fellowship, Drew explored several designs for flying and became interested in creating robots that flap their wings in a way similar to real-life creatures.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of creatures

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“Critters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critters. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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