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
Their commitment to vulnerable animals is further demonstrated by their Parvo ICU program, boasting a remarkable 90% survival rate for puppies with the often-fatal virus – a stark contrast to the euthanasia practices of many other shelters.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
If the dog already deemed vicious, gets out and kills a second person, the judge must order euthanasia.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Performing euthanasia on a person, meanwhile, is considered murder or manslaughter.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Black dogs were less likely to be adopted compared to dogs with other coat colors, leaving them at higher risks of euthanasia.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
If the dog already deemed vicious, gets out and kills a second person, the judge must order euthanasia.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Performing euthanasia on a person, meanwhile, is considered murder or manslaughter.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Black dogs were less likely to be adopted compared to dogs with other coat colors, leaving them at higher risks of euthanasia.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euthanasia
Noun
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With visions of wealth and success, the young men are lured into what becomes a web of fraud — and a cautionary tale that devolves into murder.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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Michael Proctor, a former homicide detective with the Massachusetts State Police, lost his job but may still resurface in the upcoming murder trial of Brian Walshe – who is accused of killing his wife Ana outside Boston.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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He has not been charged federally with homicide or aggravated assault.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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The Staten Island resident is facing manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, among other charges.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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“Euthanasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euthanasia. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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