as in dog
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 canine
The teams from Florida Task Force 1 and 2 in Miami-Dade County consist of 80 personnel and six canine teams.
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Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
The team, dubbed USA 2, consists of 71 personnel, six canine teams and 84,000 pounds of specialized rescue equipment.
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Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The teams include firefighters, physicians, structural engineers and canine search specialists trained to locate survivors trapped beneath collapsed structures.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Jennifer Holland is the proud pet parent to a super canine acting sensation.
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Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for canine
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
The team, dubbed USA 2, consists of 71 personnel, six canine teams and 84,000 pounds of specialized rescue equipment.
—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The teams include firefighters, physicians, structural engineers and canine search specialists trained to locate survivors trapped beneath collapsed structures.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Jennifer Holland is the proud pet parent to a super canine acting sensation.
—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for canine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canine
dog
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This cot-style find is made of breathable mesh fabric to keep your dog cool, and the steel frame features skid-resistant feet.
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Their dog was found alive, which gave the younger Eliezer Alfonzo hope.
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“Canine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canine. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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