as in dog
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes
in the minds of some, the winner of this prestigious dog show has a fair claim to the title of King of the Canines
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Recent Examples of canine
While police attempted to arrest him, the man allegedly grabbed the canine’s snout in an attempt to restrict the dog’s airway, kicked three officers, and bit another, according to the release.
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 26 May 2025
One way to decide what a curious canine might be drawn to is to get on all fours and crawl around.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Similar to the Puppy Bowl for the Super Bowl, the Stanley Pup is a 90-minute television special in which dogs will face off in a competition showcasing their canine skills.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
According to a criminal complaint filed under seal this week and made public on Wednesday, a CBP canine alerted officers to Petrova’s duffle bag, which was later searched.
—Jean Lee, NBC news, 14 May 2025
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 26 May 2025
One way to decide what a curious canine might be drawn to is to get on all fours and crawl around.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Similar to the Puppy Bowl for the Super Bowl, the Stanley Pup is a 90-minute television special in which dogs will face off in a competition showcasing their canine skills.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
According to a criminal complaint filed under seal this week and made public on Wednesday, a CBP canine alerted officers to Petrova’s duffle bag, which was later searched.
—Jean Lee, NBC news, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canine
dog
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According to LifeLine, the DeKalb shelter takes in 135 dogs a week on average.—
Jim Gaines,
ajc,
13 Sep. 2023
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The remains were found by two men who were running their dogs and looking for rocks, according to DNASolves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Sep. 2023
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“Canine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canine. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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