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
Despite the incident, The Animal Haven reaffirmed its no-kill shelter status, and clarified that euthanasia in cases of irremediable canine aggression is in line with the Best Friends Animal Society's definition of no-kill.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Candy was placed on the euthanasia list due to her age, as dogs over five years old are often considered less adoptable.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
In the 1960s, a quarter of dogs roamed freely, and euthanasia rates in shelters were 10 to 20 times higher.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Hill said she has been involved in animal rescue for 10 years, with a focus on Fort Worth due to a history of comparatively high euthanasia rates.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Candy was placed on the euthanasia list due to her age, as dogs over five years old are often considered less adoptable.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
In the 1960s, a quarter of dogs roamed freely, and euthanasia rates in shelters were 10 to 20 times higher.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Hill said she has been involved in animal rescue for 10 years, with a focus on Fort Worth due to a history of comparatively high euthanasia rates.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euthanasia
Noun
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Abby’s friends disarm Ellie, and then Abby murders Joel in front of Ellie’s eyes.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Jones is charged with murder, abduction and felonious assault, WTVG reported.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sheriff’s office homicide detectives have taken over the investigation from Florida City police, Rodriguez said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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This investigation is ongoing; any information regarding the shooting may be shared with Little Rock police homicide detectives at (501) 371-4660.—
Jesse Cain,
Arkansas Online,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Euthanasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euthanasia. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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