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Recent Examples of euthanize
Due to the severity of the damage and the poor prognosis for recovery, the team made the decision to humanely euthanize her.
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Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The decision to euthanize Pickles, announced by Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in a Facebook post on Friday, came in the wake of a sudden health problem.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
While Miami-Dade used to euthanize stray cats, the policy changed in 2012 amid pressure to dramatically boost the survival rate at the shelter.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Last year, that pack made headlines for an unprecedented number of livestock attacks — leading state wildlife officials to euthanize several members.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The decision to euthanize Pickles, announced by Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in a Facebook post on Friday, came in the wake of a sudden health problem.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
While Miami-Dade used to euthanize stray cats, the policy changed in 2012 amid pressure to dramatically boost the survival rate at the shelter.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Last year, that pack made headlines for an unprecedented number of livestock attacks — leading state wildlife officials to euthanize several members.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euthanize
Verb
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In September, Charlie Kirk, Turning Point’s founder, had been assassinated by a gunman at Utah Valley University.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Haiti was plunged into crisis in 2021, when mercenaries assassinated President Jovenel Moise.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For something different, Cinkō Asian Latino Grill stands out as a kosher restaurant that brings together Asian and South American flavors in a way that feels both unexpected and well executed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Bruins went to the floor exercise to execute their most important rotation of the season.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Heather Santee said the power at her bakery was abruptly terminated just ahead of Valentine’s Day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The three council members who voted against the motion to terminate Wehle included Mayor Stephanie Boardingham, Place 3 council member Timey Boardingham and Place 5 council member Keith Smith.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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At Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year, a few pigs would be slaughtered and the pork rationed out.—
Michael Sheridan,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
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Pigs were illegally slaughtered there.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after, Leatherman intentionally drove off the road, toward a Pennsylvania State trooper who was trying to put down a tire deflation device.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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After Kirk was killed, there was grand talk among Republican politicians of a revival of faith and tradition; young people inspired by Kirk’s devotion to Christ were to put down their phones, pick up their Bibles, and start families.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Euthanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euthanize. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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