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also euthanatize
as in to assassinate
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Recent Examples of euthanize
Over the last few weeks, changes in behavior prompted a medical examination, and the subsequent decision to euthanize him.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Sohl had the zoo euthanize Chicago 57 and was present for the procedure.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The American Humane Society says 71% of cats who enter shelters are euthanized compared to 56% of dogs because cats are more likely to come to the shelters without owner ID.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
Gregory agreed there’s not enough evidence at this time to euthanize the dogs or keep them in animal control custody.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2025
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Sohl had the zoo euthanize Chicago 57 and was present for the procedure.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The American Humane Society says 71% of cats who enter shelters are euthanized compared to 56% of dogs because cats are more likely to come to the shelters without owner ID.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
Gregory agreed there’s not enough evidence at this time to euthanize the dogs or keep them in animal control custody.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euthanize
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There was huge outrage and debate at the time around the idea that the American president could assassinate an American citizen extrajudicially, in violation of his Constitutional rights.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The series follows Agent 47, a contract killer who travels to different destinations across the world to assassinate targets.—
George Yang,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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The move would mark an important milestone for Nvidia -backed Cohesity, which shelved IPO plans in 2021 to first execute a complex merger with its rival Veritas’ data protection unit, according to Cohesity CEO Sanjay Poonen.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Spence was responsible for developing and executing all communications strategies for the entertainment company and its portfolio of businesses including television and film studio MRC, including Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter, data company Luminate, and Dick Clark Productions.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Rolfo’s contract was due to expire next year but her contract was terminated early amid Barcelona’s financial struggles, leaving her a free agent.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The legislation would terminate the current attorney general’s term on the day the bill is signed into law, and his successor would not need Senate confirmation.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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These small banks are slaughtering the low expectations the market set for them.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Ikejime is the technique used by Japanese fishermen for centuries to slaughter fish instantly and humanely by inserting a spike into the brain.—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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That financial breathing room may also explain why some expats put down roots in the country – 54% have lived there for five or more years already, and 30% want to stay forever, according to the report.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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This Labor Day weekend, put down the phone.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Euthanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euthanize. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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