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
For 2026, the canine contest is accepting submissions from July 1 to July 24.
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Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The robotic canine was purchased through a federal grant and recently certified for use.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Alexander shares a story of Radcliffe protecting Tracy Morgan from a canine attack.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Cancer progresses faster in dogs than in people, meaning researchers can receive quicker results with potential treatments in clinical trials with canines.
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Kyle Melnick The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for canine
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The robotic canine was purchased through a federal grant and recently certified for use.
—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Alexander shares a story of Radcliffe protecting Tracy Morgan from a canine attack.
—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Cancer progresses faster in dogs than in people, meaning researchers can receive quicker results with potential treatments in clinical trials with canines.
—
Kyle Melnick The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for canine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canine
dog
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What breaks my heart is that Vermax’s cries sounded like a dog crying, a dog dying.
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Roughly the size of a large dog and weighing more than 110 pounds (50 kilograms), the quadruped robot is designed to navigate industrial facilities that include staircases, narrow walkways, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces.
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“Canine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canine. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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