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
That’s because of the expansive doggie park at its south end, which features separate play areas for big dogs and small ones, and exercise runs for the canines.
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Dallas was first spotted on Monday but despite searching for the canine, volunteers were unable to find her until a camera from Nighthawk Drone Services spotted her in a cornfield in the early hours of Wednesday.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The teaser poster for Fallout Season 2 was published exclusively by IGN on Friday, which shows silhouettes of The Ghoul, Lucy, Maximus and the canine Dogmeat walking in the sandy, deserted environs of the former Las Vegas, now called New Vegas.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
One of the canines was wrapped in a spring protruding from a broken, threadbare couch, and yelping for help when cops arrived at the filthy apartment in the Belmont section of the Bronx on Aug. 4, officials said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Dallas was first spotted on Monday but despite searching for the canine, volunteers were unable to find her until a camera from Nighthawk Drone Services spotted her in a cornfield in the early hours of Wednesday.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The teaser poster for Fallout Season 2 was published exclusively by IGN on Friday, which shows silhouettes of The Ghoul, Lucy, Maximus and the canine Dogmeat walking in the sandy, deserted environs of the former Las Vegas, now called New Vegas.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
One of the canines was wrapped in a spring protruding from a broken, threadbare couch, and yelping for help when cops arrived at the filthy apartment in the Belmont section of the Bronx on Aug. 4, officials said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canine
dog
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Nationally, the most common dog breed is the Labrador retriever, but Arizona has a different favorite.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This double-wide camp chair is quilted and comfortable, with durable 600D polyester fabric that holds up to weather, spills, and even a slobbery dog (or two) climbing aboard.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Canine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canine. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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