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
Caroline Johnson, who owns SMART in Flagler County, spoke to WOKV about how she and around 30 volunteers banded together to help the canines.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 9 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
Acting Park Superintendent Barb Lusco said the dog park totals about 5 acres, split into two sides so small dogs don’t get run over by large dogs playing with fellow canines.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 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
The walls of the clean, crisp restaurant are decorated with framed photos of the same two canines.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 9 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
Acting Park Superintendent Barb Lusco said the dog park totals about 5 acres, split into two sides so small dogs don’t get run over by large dogs playing with fellow canines.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 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
The walls of the clean, crisp restaurant are decorated with framed photos of the same two canines.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canines
dogs
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Is there something similar for dogs?—
Jane Sykes,
Washington Post,
11 May 2026
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The team of 22 handlers and 27 dogs will compete against others from around the world at the Junior Agility Open, the premier international competition for junior dog handlers.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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“Canines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canines. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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