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
On a recent morning, the Labrador-golden retriever mix raced around a grassy dog play area with her canine co-worker, Grover.
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Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
On a recent morning, the Labrador-golden retriever mix raced around a grassy dog play area with her canine co-worker, Grover.
—Laura Ungar, Fortune, 23 May 2026
According to Florida law, any canines considered dangerous will be seized by animal control and are typically quarantined and held for at least 10 business days while investigations are conducted.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
The Palm Dog, Cannes’ beloved, unofficial awards show celebrating the best canine performances across the official selection and various sidebars, has crowned its winner for 2026.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 22 May 2026
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Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
On a recent morning, the Labrador-golden retriever mix raced around a grassy dog play area with her canine co-worker, Grover.
—Laura Ungar, Fortune, 23 May 2026
According to Florida law, any canines considered dangerous will be seized by animal control and are typically quarantined and held for at least 10 business days while investigations are conducted.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
The Palm Dog, Cannes’ beloved, unofficial awards show celebrating the best canine performances across the official selection and various sidebars, has crowned its winner for 2026.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canine
dog
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The dog paces to and fro, hackles bristling, snapping at the empty air, its head turning one way, then the other, as if aware of invisible foes in the valley around them.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Stop here for suggestions on the best nearby dog-friendly parks for your pup, to pick up breakfast vouchers, and to grab a list of participating local businesses that offer discounts to Hotel Lucia guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Canine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canine. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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