euthanize
verb
eu·tha·nize
ˈyü-thə-ˌnīz 
variants
or less commonly euthanatize
euthanized also euthanatized; euthanizing also euthanatizing
: to subject to euthanasia
Examples of euthanize in a Sentence
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Jeremy later surrendered the dogs to the city, and they were euthanized, per KSL.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
According to the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife, the mountain lion was euthanized near the scene within a few hours.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
However, even no-kill shelters may euthanize aggressive dogs that cannot safely be adopted.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
Animal protection officers euthanized the dog because of the severity of its injuries, police said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2024
According to the Shelter Animal Count, kept by a coalition of animal welfare organizations, the number of dogs euthanized last year was the highest in five years at 359,000.
—John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
The state wildlife department on Sunday evening confirmed that DNA from the scene of the attack matched the mountain lion that was euthanized.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
The mountain lion responsible for this attack — which was euthanized this weekend — weighed roughly 90 pounds.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
The number of dead cattle is expected to double or triple in the coming days as inspectors continue inspecting the land and animals are euthanized because of burn injuries and trauma, Sid Miller, commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture, told USA TODAY.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024
Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
According to the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife, the mountain lion was euthanized near the scene within a few hours.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
However, even no-kill shelters may euthanize aggressive dogs that cannot safely be adopted.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
Animal protection officers euthanized the dog because of the severity of its injuries, police said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2024
According to the Shelter Animal Count, kept by a coalition of animal welfare organizations, the number of dogs euthanized last year was the highest in five years at 359,000.
—John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
The state wildlife department on Sunday evening confirmed that DNA from the scene of the attack matched the mountain lion that was euthanized.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
The mountain lion responsible for this attack — which was euthanized this weekend — weighed roughly 90 pounds.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
The number of dead cattle is expected to double or triple in the coming days as inspectors continue inspecting the land and animals are euthanized because of burn injuries and trauma, Sid Miller, commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture, told USA TODAY.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Greek euthanatos
First Known Use
1873, in the meaning defined above
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“Euthanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/euthanize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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euthanize
transitive verb
eu·tha·nize
ˈyü-thə-ˌnīz
variants
also euthanatize
yu̇-ˈthan-ə-ˌtīz
euthanized also euthanatized; euthanizing also euthanatizing
: to subject to euthanasia
the dog was euthanized at the owner's request
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