euthanize
verb
eu·tha·nize
ˈyü-thə-ˌnīz 
variants
or less commonly euthanatize
euthanized also euthanatized; euthanizing also euthanatizing
: to subject to euthanasia
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In those cases, when their behavior is no longer safe, the animals have to be euthanized.
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
As of Monday, 281 cats and dogs had been euthanized in 2025.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025
Deputies got involved after learning one of the cats died in Smith’s care and the other had to be euthanized because of its poor health.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
Nitrogen hypoxia is even banned under Louisiana’s state laws for euthanizing pets due to the distress animals experience before their death, according to The Guardian.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
As of Monday, 281 cats and dogs had been euthanized in 2025.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025
Deputies got involved after learning one of the cats died in Smith’s care and the other had to be euthanized because of its poor health.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
Nitrogen hypoxia is even banned under Louisiana’s state laws for euthanizing pets due to the distress animals experience before their death, according to The Guardian.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for euthanize
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“Euthanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/euthanize. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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