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
Originally bred in Germany to hunt badgers, these small canines are energetic, bold and stubborn.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Or at least as old as about 26 to 35 million years ago when felines and canines first evolved.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Officials established a perimeter and a search began with canines and drones in the area.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 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, 3 Oct. 2025
Or at least as old as about 26 to 35 million years ago when felines and canines first evolved.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Officials established a perimeter and a search began with canines and drones in the area.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 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
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Most of the signs of overstimulation for animals like dogs and cats can also apply to capybara.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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The two dogs met during the 2024 British Grand Prix weekend, with both Hamilton and Leclerc sharing photos and videos of the meeting on social media.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Canines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canines. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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