Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sled dog
While Danish special forces do operate the Sirius Dog Sled Patrol — a special force which patrols remote, icy areas using sled dogs — that is just one part of its military presence.
—
Laura Doan, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
One of the posts, published by the White House X account Wednesday, shows two groups of sled dogs with Danish flags, one path headed toward a U.S. flag and the other path headed toward the flags of Russia and China.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 16 Jan. 2026
Larger dogs tend to have more wolf ancestry, and certain working breeds, such as Arctic sled dogs, wild-dog breeds, and hunting dogs, are more likely to have this trait.
—Ritsuko Kawai, Wired News, 25 Dec. 2025
The scientists noted multiple patterns in their analysis, including higher wolf ancestry in larger dogs and in those who are bred as Arctic sled dogs, pariah breeds, and hunting dogs, per the American Museum of Natural History.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sled dog
Laura Doan, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
One of the posts, published by the White House X account Wednesday, shows two groups of sled dogs with Danish flags, one path headed toward a U.S. flag and the other path headed toward the flags of Russia and China.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 16 Jan. 2026
Larger dogs tend to have more wolf ancestry, and certain working breeds, such as Arctic sled dogs, wild-dog breeds, and hunting dogs, are more likely to have this trait.
—Ritsuko Kawai, Wired News, 25 Dec. 2025
The scientists noted multiple patterns in their analysis, including higher wolf ancestry in larger dogs and in those who are bred as Arctic sled dogs, pariah breeds, and hunting dogs, per the American Museum of Natural History.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sled dog
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sled dog
Noun
-
Silver moment of the Games: Everyone loved it when Nazgul, the 2-year-old Czech wolf dog, joined the women’s cross-country competition at the end and ran, without benefit of skis, across the finish line.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
-
Former Rhode Islander stepped up to adopt wolf dog That's when former Rhode Island resident Ron Monroe stepped in.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
William Tong thought a puppy dog would be innocuous.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
-
Meanwhile, quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the opposite: a big, smiling, slobbering puppy dog of a human being.—
Will Leitch,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Surveillance video showed Nick Kassotis' vehicle driving back and forth near the site where Mindi's remains were discovered by a hunter.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
-
Just like Elmer, Orion was a pretty good hunter.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
When the deputy detected signs of criminal activity, a police dog was deployed to sniff the vehicle.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
-
At least one can be seen with a police dog.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
At every rehearsal, Eliza's guide dog Zynga watches the action.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
-
Reading to a dog can increase a child’s self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially for struggling readers and helps to socialize guide dog puppies.—
Jeffrey F. Bill,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sled dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sled%20dog. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
