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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Many shelters across the country euthanize animals that haven’t been adopted in order to cope with overcrowding in their kennels.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
The report confirms that the animals will be either transferred to neighboring animal sanctuaries or euthanized.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Five zebra fish per liter of tank water can be collectively euthanized by electric shock.
—Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
In some cases, animals that become too familiar with people must be relocated or euthanized to protect public safety.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
The report confirms that the animals will be either transferred to neighboring animal sanctuaries or euthanized.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Five zebra fish per liter of tank water can be collectively euthanized by electric shock.
—Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
In some cases, animals that become too familiar with people must be relocated or euthanized to protect public safety.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for euthanize
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“Euthanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/euthanize. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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