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
Since then, the Park District has required that dogs be leashed on Centennial Beach, but continued to entertain the idea of building an enclosure to allow the canines to go off-leash.
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Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
According to Florida law, any canines considered dangerous will be seized by animal control and are typically quarantined and held for at least 10 business days while investigations are conducted.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Instead of adapting human products for dogs, the idea was to design something specifically for canines.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
But the state agency pivoted and attempted to find a domestic source for the canines.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
At this time, researchers explained, dinosaurs were slender-legged animals akin to herons, while four-legged crocodiles were the canines of the era.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Law enforcement officials were going door to door in search of information and surveillance video, as well as using helicopters, drones and canines, Pennington said.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Airport-style baggage and body scanners have been installed at facility entrances and the county has increased the frequency of searches and the use of drug-sniffing canines.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
The maximum number of pooches allowed in a dwelling unit will rise to four, up from three canines allowed under the current city code.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
According to Florida law, any canines considered dangerous will be seized by animal control and are typically quarantined and held for at least 10 business days while investigations are conducted.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Instead of adapting human products for dogs, the idea was to design something specifically for canines.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
But the state agency pivoted and attempted to find a domestic source for the canines.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
At this time, researchers explained, dinosaurs were slender-legged animals akin to herons, while four-legged crocodiles were the canines of the era.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Law enforcement officials were going door to door in search of information and surveillance video, as well as using helicopters, drones and canines, Pennington said.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Airport-style baggage and body scanners have been installed at facility entrances and the county has increased the frequency of searches and the use of drug-sniffing canines.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
The maximum number of pooches allowed in a dwelling unit will rise to four, up from three canines allowed under the current city code.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canines
dogs
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The Art of the Pet package really rolls out the red carpet for dogs at this dog-only property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Thousands of mail carriers across the United States were attacked by dogs in 2025, with Los Angeles topping the list for most attacks, according to a new report from the United States Postal Service.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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“Canines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canines. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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