as in murder
the act or practice of ending the life of someone who is very sick or injured in order to prevent any more suffering
a physician who refuses to practice euthanasia
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Recent Examples of euthanasia
According to city records uncovered in Wright’s lawsuit and reviewed by The Times, Valerio had been marked for euthanasia for dangerous behavior in April 2022, four months before Wright adopted him.
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Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
For now, the animals remain at Marineland while the final documentation is reviewed — but the government’s decision has shifted the trajectory away from euthanasia and toward relocation.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Sometimes, euthanasia is the most loving decision.
—David L. Weimer, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
An orphan female terrier-blend, who had been seeking shelter at a Central California motel, had been rounded up and was listed for euthanasia.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
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Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
For now, the animals remain at Marineland while the final documentation is reviewed — but the government’s decision has shifted the trajectory away from euthanasia and toward relocation.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Sometimes, euthanasia is the most loving decision.
—David L. Weimer, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
An orphan female terrier-blend, who had been seeking shelter at a Central California motel, had been rounded up and was listed for euthanasia.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euthanasia
Noun
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Their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, has been charged with their murder, accused of fatally stabbing them.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Officials identified the man as Grant Parker, who had been arrested last month on suspicion of murder.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Investigators learned on Tuesday that Lickhart had died from her injuries, and homicide detectives took over the case, DiMartino said.—
Nathan Pilling
March 17,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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The suspect and victim in a homicide case in east Charlotte last week were dating, according to an affidavit filed in court by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Euthanasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euthanasia. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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