euthanize
verb
eu·tha·nize
ˈyü-thə-ˌnīz 
variants
or less commonly euthanatize
euthanized also euthanatized; euthanizing also euthanatizing
: to subject to euthanasia
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After the toad has been captured, the University of Florida says the toad must be positively identified as a cane toad — native toads should not be euthanized.
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Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Front Street Animal Shelter is considering a Final Plea Program that would notify potential adopters when animals are set to be euthanized.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
The advocates say the crisis is spay and neuter, rescue access and animals being euthanized.
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Nina Burns,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Handlers also report that KBD’s are being used less frequently for deterrence and problem bears are being euthanized more often.
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Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Front Street Animal Shelter is considering a Final Plea Program that would notify potential adopters when animals are set to be euthanized.
—
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
The advocates say the crisis is spay and neuter, rescue access and animals being euthanized.
—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Handlers also report that KBD’s are being used less frequently for deterrence and problem bears are being euthanized more often.
—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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“Euthanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/euthanize. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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