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
This is clear in what happens with the president and the law on euthanasia.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
That might seem heavy-handed in a drama in which euthanasia is a key political issue on the table, but Sorrentino and Servillo dignify those scenes, further humanizing De Santis.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Some rescues, however, urge people not to turn to shelters because of overcrowding and high euthanasia rates.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
It's not considered euthanasia – which is when someone administers a lethal drug – because the patient takes the medicine themselves.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 17 June 2025
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
That might seem heavy-handed in a drama in which euthanasia is a key political issue on the table, but Sorrentino and Servillo dignify those scenes, further humanizing De Santis.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Some rescues, however, urge people not to turn to shelters because of overcrowding and high euthanasia rates.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
It's not considered euthanasia – which is when someone administers a lethal drug – because the patient takes the medicine themselves.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for euthanasia
Recent Examples of Synonyms for euthanasia
Noun
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The original wording suggesting that Soliman faced murder charges in Iraq had been included in the government’s successful argument for keeping him in custody.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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An argument over a wristwatch led to the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old Dallas mother at Malibu Jack’s amusement park in North Richland Hills, according to new details of the murder investigation released on Tuesday.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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In February 2025, the driver pleaded guilty to negligent vehicular homicide and drugged driving with a minor passenger – and now faces up to 10 years behind bars.—
Andrew Yockey,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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Anyone with information regarding the man’s death can contact homicide detectives at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Euthanasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euthanasia. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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