euthanized

verb

variants also euthanatized
past tense of euthanize
as in assassinated

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  1. assassinated
  2. executed
  3. martyred
  4. slaughtered
  5. terminated
  6. put down
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  • After Kirk was assassinated, the Congressional Black Caucus put out a statement condemning political violence.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The judge also cited retaliation against people who were critical of Charlie Kirk after the Turning Point USA co-founder was assassinated last September.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of assassinated
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  • The state’s order throws into question how these contracts will now be executed.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Chardonnay, an Australian shepherd, recently executed an extraordinary feat, jumping along the backs of 56 people in 60 seconds.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
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  • The three Christian leaders—historical enemies—unite in that moment, are expelled, martyred, and resurrected.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 July 2026
  • She was martyred and mortified and endured and rose again in the eyes of the people.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
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  • Bulls make money, bears make money, and pigs get slaughtered.
    — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, some protests have started breaking out, though not at the massive scale that was seen in January, when the government slaughtered thousands in a brutal crackdown.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • Fired Georgia Southern University employee Gemma Skuraton claimed in federal court last year she was terminated for defending the rights of transgender students.
    — Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Current mutually terminated 17-year-old Meila Brewer’s contract on Wednesday, further cutting down the depth options.
    — PJ Green September 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of terminated
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  • During his testimony, the prosecution produced a spiral notebook in which Clancy had left instructions for caretakers on when to put down the baby, which vegetables to prepare for dinner, how to cut up the sweet potatoes.
    — Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The military government put down the rebellion with brutal force.
    — Mahbub Abdillahi, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of put down
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