canines

NOUN

dog

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mutt pooch pup

STRONG

chow coyote cur dingo fox hound hyena wolf

WEAK

lobo

Example Sentences

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Activists in white hazmat suits carry floppy-eared canines away as he waves papers at a police officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“Best in Show” is set inside the competitive world of dog shows and follows a handful of stage parents who enter their pampered canines in competitions around the country.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

For his installation, titled "Dynamics of a Dog on a Leash" and first shown last year, Todo purchased three robot canines made by Chinese startup Unitree, costing thousands of dollars each.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

There is evidence that humans have been living closely with canines for at least 30,000 years.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

He smiles in a way that flashes one of his canines, turning the grin vicious.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu