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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Corporations might not be people, but canines are well on their way.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

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

Under a $1.6-million annual contract with the city, a nonprofit group called Dogs Playing for Life ensures that shelter dogs get out of their kennels for walks, play time with other canines and human interaction.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The partnership between ravens and wolves goes back to Norse mythology -- Odin's birds scouted ahead and led prey to the god's canines, a relationship that provided food for all.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

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

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu