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canine

noun

ˈkā-ˌnīn

Definition of canine

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 canine, a Belgian Malinois named Koba, began training with his handler Officer Chris Lizak in June 2016 and was set to retire in October, according to the release. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026 One of the rescuers gets close to the canine and takes him into his arms before placing him in a duffel bag. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 As the wolves come back, habits restore and old ways of thinking are wilded along with the canines. — Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 When the idea of a canine follow-up came up, the center expressed interest in hosting it. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for canine

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The Perk That Actually Works For years, companies have competed to fill their offices with amenities meant to signal ambition—ping pong tables, nap rooms, office dogs, sprawling lounges.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Authorities are using divers, dogs, sonar and other types of technologies to scour the area for Karen Solomon, Saucier said.

— Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

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