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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On March 28, a gray fox was captured and euthanized after the animal attacked a person in Tucson.
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Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2024
Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory had to euthanize the shark-looking ray on Thursday because its health condition continued to deteriorate, it was announced Friday.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
The museum closed for the rest of the day and wildlife officials captured the foxes, euthanized them and submitted them for rabies testing, the department said.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Zookeepers said on March 14 that Angela Kate had to be euthanized after suffering a fall.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2024
Critics say the program also promotes animal cruelty by allowing farmers to euthanize their flocks by shutting down a barn’s ventilation system and pumping in hot air, a method that can take hours.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
The attacking dog was an Olde English bulldog, WBMA reported; it was promptly euthanized, police said.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
This was when the decision was made to humanely euthanize her.
—Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
Colorado Parks and Wildlife captured and euthanized a mountain lion in Silverthorne believed to be involved in two incidents involving goats and a dog, according to a news release.
—The Summit Daily, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2024
Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2024
Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory had to euthanize the shark-looking ray on Thursday because its health condition continued to deteriorate, it was announced Friday.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
The museum closed for the rest of the day and wildlife officials captured the foxes, euthanized them and submitted them for rabies testing, the department said.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Zookeepers said on March 14 that Angela Kate had to be euthanized after suffering a fall.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2024
Critics say the program also promotes animal cruelty by allowing farmers to euthanize their flocks by shutting down a barn’s ventilation system and pumping in hot air, a method that can take hours.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
The attacking dog was an Olde English bulldog, WBMA reported; it was promptly euthanized, police said.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
This was when the decision was made to humanely euthanize her.
—Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
Colorado Parks and Wildlife captured and euthanized a mountain lion in Silverthorne believed to be involved in two incidents involving goats and a dog, according to a news release.
—The Summit Daily, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2024
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“Euthanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/euthanize. Accessed 9 May. 2024.
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