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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But what made Mishka's story enraging for many watching on TikTok was the fact her owner's simply upped and left her to be euthanized alone.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
If the right planning measures were in place, the county could have saved the lives of thousands of adoptable animals that had to be euthanized due to a lack of adequate space and resources.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
The mountain lion was later euthanized by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 July 2024
After many consultations with medical professionals and veterinarian staff, the animals were humanely euthanized to protect public safety and pets in the area due to the diseases they might have been exposed to and carrying, the Sheriff's Office said.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
If the right planning measures were in place, the county could have saved the lives of thousands of adoptable animals that had to be euthanized due to a lack of adequate space and resources.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
The mountain lion was later euthanized by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 July 2024
After many consultations with medical professionals and veterinarian staff, the animals were humanely euthanized to protect public safety and pets in the area due to the diseases they might have been exposed to and carrying, the Sheriff's Office said.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
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“Euthanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/euthanize. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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