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
On Wednesday, the canines were turned over to a forensic veterinarian, where necropsies are currently being conducted along with DNA testing, the release said.
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Francie Ebert, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
By that point, canines are thought to have built trust, bonded with their new family and adjusted to a routine.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The medium-size canines, weighing anywhere from 20 to 40 pounds, moved in to fill the ecological gaps, pushing their turf beyond prairies and deserts to include forests and, eventually, urban areas.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
The checkpoint ahead crawls forward as officers slide mirrors beneath cars and canines weave through the line, sniffing for explosives.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
The canines ripped through tough hides, devouring high-fat tissue and leaving carcasses with soft meat on the bone—a perfect meal for ravens who seemed to follow the kill.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
The title refers to canines that are awaiting deployment, undergoing medical evaluation, being reviewed for deficiencies or leaving the service.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
According to The Pagosa Sun, authorities searched the town with drones, canines, and investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Callers said three of the canines were aggressive and attacking bystanders.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Francie Ebert, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
By that point, canines are thought to have built trust, bonded with their new family and adjusted to a routine.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The medium-size canines, weighing anywhere from 20 to 40 pounds, moved in to fill the ecological gaps, pushing their turf beyond prairies and deserts to include forests and, eventually, urban areas.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
The checkpoint ahead crawls forward as officers slide mirrors beneath cars and canines weave through the line, sniffing for explosives.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
The canines ripped through tough hides, devouring high-fat tissue and leaving carcasses with soft meat on the bone—a perfect meal for ravens who seemed to follow the kill.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
The title refers to canines that are awaiting deployment, undergoing medical evaluation, being reviewed for deficiencies or leaving the service.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
According to The Pagosa Sun, authorities searched the town with drones, canines, and investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Callers said three of the canines were aggressive and attacking bystanders.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canines
dogs
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Those who use the path with their dogs are encouraged to contact a veterinarian if a foxtail barb is found.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Given their disparate geographical locations, this suggested that dogs were already widespread across western Eurasia between 18,500 and 14,000 years ago, according to the study.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Canines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canines. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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