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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of canine
It can be turned into a group costume with Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane, or Krypto, the superhero’s cape-donning canine.
—
Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Click on the poll below to give some love at your choice canines.
—Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2025
Kevin said police scoured the area with canines, helicopters and drones.
—Kyani Reid, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Historically, this has meant that many canine infections went undiagnosed.
—New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for canine
Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Click on the poll below to give some love at your choice canines.
—Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2025
Kevin said police scoured the area with canines, helicopters and drones.
—Kyani Reid, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Historically, this has meant that many canine infections went undiagnosed.
—New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for canine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canine
dog
Noun
-
Your mood and approach will have a big impact on your dog’s behavior.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
-
The dog, who was unhurt, was reunited with its owners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Canine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canine. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share