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
New data has revealed the world's top dog-loving 35 countries based on the number of canines owned per capita, with Lithuania shockingly topping the list.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The data was then compared with relatives in their family tree, along with the sequences from over 2,500 unrelated canines across multiple breeds, as well as wolves and coyotes.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
The lynx is one of the few felines that are native to Alaska, while one of their direct competitors—the gray wolf—resides within the park as well, providing guests with an opportunity to marvel at one of North America’s most iconic native canines in the flesh.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Sitting outdoors, Pattison was joined by her dogs, Max and Milo, and another woman, when one of the canines approached the star and started licking the inside of her mouth.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Centennial Dog Park, 31st Avenue and Parthenon Avenue Centennial Park has been a long-time supporter of canines, hosting Music City Mutt Struts and other gatherings for man's best friend.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 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, 3 Sep. 2025
The data was then compared with relatives in their family tree, along with the sequences from over 2,500 unrelated canines across multiple breeds, as well as wolves and coyotes.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
The lynx is one of the few felines that are native to Alaska, while one of their direct competitors—the gray wolf—resides within the park as well, providing guests with an opportunity to marvel at one of North America’s most iconic native canines in the flesh.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Sitting outdoors, Pattison was joined by her dogs, Max and Milo, and another woman, when one of the canines approached the star and started licking the inside of her mouth.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Centennial Dog Park, 31st Avenue and Parthenon Avenue Centennial Park has been a long-time supporter of canines, hosting Music City Mutt Struts and other gatherings for man's best friend.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 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
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One of her dogs was killed alongside her, the spokesperson said, while the other ran away.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Both dogs were emaciated, and shelter staff believed Maggie had been used as a breeding dog before being abandoned with her litter.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Canines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canines. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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