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critter

[krit-er] / ˈkrɪt ər /






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Video showed the critter nervously perched on a shelf, seamlessly blending in with the toy kangaroos and bears.

From Barron's Mar. 19, 2026

Roberts doesn’t offer much empathy for the poor, diseased critter other than a pause when Ben momentarily ponders his reflection in a pool as Adrian Johnston’s eerie synth-piano score tinkles.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 9, 2026

As Popcorn gained popularity online, Chris and Lily wrote a book together about the impact that the little critter had on their family, which was then published in May 2024.

From BBC May 24, 2025

The lanky Yank had driven the spud-loving critter off his land more times than he could count, and the $10 he’d invested in a peck of potato seeds was disappearing with every bite.

From Seattle Times May 16, 2024

The only critter I’d ever seent that look on afore was a human being.

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis

Of course, the critters escape and run amok; the show’s faster, sometimes drone-shot xenomorph chases required longer corridors than hide-and-seek-oriented “Alien’s,” some 160-feet-plus.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

It is easy enough to love dogs, cats and bunny rabbits, but what about roaches, wasps, snakes, vultures, rats and other largely unloved critters?

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

In pet-mad Brazil, the state of Sao Paulo will allow animals to be buried in family graves starting Tuesday, with a law recognizing "the emotional bond" that exists between humans and their household critters.

From Barron's Feb. 10, 2026

In the Middle Ages, European farmers noticed the critters were devouring pests, saving their crops in the process.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 16, 2025

Grandpop was turning his head every which way, listening to the bugs and the critters, who were so loud it was no wonder Samantha didn’t hear him and Grandpop.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds




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