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
The Belgian Federal Euthanasia Review and Evaluation Committee says that six youth have requested euthanasia between 2014 and 2024.
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Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
The shelter had a budget for euthanasia drugs and food but not for vaccinations.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
The eventis sponsored by Frosty Faces, dedicated to rescuing senior animals otherwise facing euthanasia in the shelter system.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
In 2008, a constitutional amendment stripped the Grand Duke of his political role, after Guillaume’s father Henri refused to ratify the government’s vote allowing euthanasia; the royals are observant Catholics.
—Vivienne Walt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
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Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
The shelter had a budget for euthanasia drugs and food but not for vaccinations.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
The eventis sponsored by Frosty Faces, dedicated to rescuing senior animals otherwise facing euthanasia in the shelter system.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
In 2008, a constitutional amendment stripped the Grand Duke of his political role, after Guillaume’s father Henri refused to ratify the government’s vote allowing euthanasia; the royals are observant Catholics.
—Vivienne Walt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euthanasia
Noun
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And then, in the context of being accused for murder, everything was just highlighted.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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The film tells the story of Christy Martin, a pioneering American boxer, who survived a murder attempt by her trainer-spouse.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The man's identity has not been released, and authorities declined to comment on the homicide investigation that led to his warrant.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Pacheco-Meza was charged with reckless homicide and driving under the influence, while Morales-Martinez was charged with drug possession and a weapons offense.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Euthanasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euthanasia. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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