canine

noun

ˈkā-ˌnīn How to pronounce canine (audio)
Definition of caninenext
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 An additional 29 canine skulls, hundreds of bones, and 91 microchips were recovered from the scene, Honsal said during the June 29 news conference. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 June 2026 The teams from Florida Task Force 1 and 2 in Miami-Dade County consist of 80 personnel and six canine teams. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026 According to the State Department, the three USAR teams include 312 personnel and 18 canine teams, including firefighters, physicians, structural engineers and canine search specialists. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026 During an investigation into Miranda’s Rescue last week, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office discovered 117 dog remains and 21 canine skulls on the rescue organization’s property. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for canine
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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.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Their dog was found alive, which gave the younger Eliezer Alfonzo hope.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of dog

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“Canine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canine. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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