as in dogs
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 canines
Many canines view postal workers as intruders entering their territory, prompting barking and their natural defense instincts to kick in, an article from Rover reported.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Along with search operations on foot, drone teams, ATVs and canines were utilized to help search for Dobek on Sunday, officials said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
The dogs participating in the 2025 race will all be canines trained to be comfortable in a large group.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Santa Fe Fire Department Chief Brian Moya told USA Today earlier this week that the surviving dogs helped first responders find the bodies of their owners, noting that the canines kept running up to them and barking, then running in a different direction.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The first grooming session left her dog fearful and anxious, which is common among canines.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
To figure out which genes were responsible for obesity in Labradors, Cambridge scientists did one of the first genome-wide association studies performed on canines.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
According to Wednesday’s post, specialized canines were used in the search on 169 Highway, north of 255th Street, where he was spotted Friday.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Along with search operations on foot, drone teams, ATVs and canines were utilized to help search for Dobek on Sunday, officials said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
The dogs participating in the 2025 race will all be canines trained to be comfortable in a large group.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Santa Fe Fire Department Chief Brian Moya told USA Today earlier this week that the surviving dogs helped first responders find the bodies of their owners, noting that the canines kept running up to them and barking, then running in a different direction.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The first grooming session left her dog fearful and anxious, which is common among canines.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
To figure out which genes were responsible for obesity in Labradors, Cambridge scientists did one of the first genome-wide association studies performed on canines.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
According to Wednesday’s post, specialized canines were used in the search on 169 Highway, north of 255th Street, where he was spotted Friday.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canines
dogs
Noun
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Pipes and sewers can be very dangerous for pets and wildlife and Roto-Rooter, with specialized equipment and personnel, has become a go-to call to save cats, dogs, turtles and more.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the year since its formation, the group has hosted two Christmas carols; held bi-weekly cleanups on Broadway; rallied residents to walk their dogs in the business corridor; weeded and placed new native plants at Promenade Park; encouraged the community to dine out on Broadway and more.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Canines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canines. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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