euthanize
verb
eu·tha·nize
ˈyü-thə-ˌnīz 
variants
or less commonly euthanatize
euthanized also euthanatized; euthanizing also euthanatizing
: to subject to euthanasia
Examples of euthanize in a Sentence
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Jewel was euthanized in January 2023 at the age of 61.
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
There was an appeal at the Court of Human Rights, and despite the appeal, the dog was euthanized.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 17 May 2024
Volunteers say the city has outgrown its current facility, leading to animals having to be euthanized due to overcrowding.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2024
According to the Shelter Animals Count’s national database, more than 359,000 dogs and 330,000 cats were euthanized last year — the highest rate for dog euthanasia in the past five years.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2024
Then, on Thursday, the zoo decided to euthanize Keesha, a 28-year-old sloth bear who was not responding to treatment for several ailments, including severe arthritis of the spine, Magill said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
The animal shelter in my town euthanized animals to make space until it was taken over by a nonprofit.
—Monica Potts, ABC News, 8 May 2024
Game and Fish employees conducted a brief search, located and euthanized the two foxes who were suspected of being rabid.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2024
On March 28, a gray fox was captured and euthanized after the animal attacked a person in Tucson.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2024
Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
There was an appeal at the Court of Human Rights, and despite the appeal, the dog was euthanized.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 17 May 2024
Volunteers say the city has outgrown its current facility, leading to animals having to be euthanized due to overcrowding.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2024
According to the Shelter Animals Count’s national database, more than 359,000 dogs and 330,000 cats were euthanized last year — the highest rate for dog euthanasia in the past five years.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2024
Then, on Thursday, the zoo decided to euthanize Keesha, a 28-year-old sloth bear who was not responding to treatment for several ailments, including severe arthritis of the spine, Magill said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
The animal shelter in my town euthanized animals to make space until it was taken over by a nonprofit.
—Monica Potts, ABC News, 8 May 2024
Game and Fish employees conducted a brief search, located and euthanized the two foxes who were suspected of being rabid.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2024
On March 28, a gray fox was captured and euthanized after the animal attacked a person in Tucson.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2024
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“Euthanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/euthanize. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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