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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Polar bear fun: Join the Arctic critters at Hogle Zoo for games and crafts in a celebration of polar bears.
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Erin Alberty, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Until fairly recently, these toothy critters were vilified by anglers as a trash fish that ate more desirable game fish like bass and crappie.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
Making gardens too tidy in autumn can leave these critters without a cozy spot for winter hibernation.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
According to an new study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, these other furry forecasting critters in the U.S. have more accurate prediction rates.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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Erin Alberty, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Until fairly recently, these toothy critters were vilified by anglers as a trash fish that ate more desirable game fish like bass and crappie.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
Making gardens too tidy in autumn can leave these critters without a cozy spot for winter hibernation.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
According to an new study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, these other furry forecasting critters in the U.S. have more accurate prediction rates.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Critter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critter. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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