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
Canine parvovirus does not affect other species, so the shelter will remain open to adoptions and surrenders of cats, critters and barnyard animals, according to HSHC.
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Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
Monster mash Monster Hunter Wilds‘ selection of critters is among the series’ best, with fantastic variety even in early, low-rank hunts.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
Hopefully, this will cause the critters to leave your community.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Because of their impact on native frogs and other critters, the Cuban tree frog leaps onto the list of Florida’s worst invasive species.
—Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
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Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
Monster mash Monster Hunter Wilds‘ selection of critters is among the series’ best, with fantastic variety even in early, low-rank hunts.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
Hopefully, this will cause the critters to leave your community.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Because of their impact on native frogs and other critters, the Cuban tree frog leaps onto the list of Florida’s worst invasive species.
—Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Critter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critter. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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