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
That, in turn, would result in overcrowding and a dramatic increase in the euthanasia of dogs and cats to free up space, Ramirez said.
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Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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Millions of shelter animals were saved from euthanasia in 2024, a new study has revealed.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Providing euthanasia services can also take a toll.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Read Next National Mama dog shut down after she and her pups were saved from euthanasia.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
By The Numbers By Rachael O'Connor Life and Trends Reporter
Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member
news article
0
Millions of shelter animals were saved from euthanasia in 2024, a new study has revealed.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Providing euthanasia services can also take a toll.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Read Next National Mama dog shut down after she and her pups were saved from euthanasia.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euthanasia
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The 18-year-old, who was released from custody last month after posting a $250,000 bond, is charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, 17, on April 2 at a track meet in the Dallas suburb of Frisco.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Ultimately, they were convicted of first-degree murder in 1996 and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
14 May 2025
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The advisory, which was published on May 7, says that petty crime, violent crime, armed robbery, and homicide are on the rise in Cuba.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2025
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Police are investigating the woman’s death as a homicide, and no suspect information has been released.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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“Euthanasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euthanasia. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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