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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On May 3, Belle’s condition worsened, and she was euthanized. —
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026 Blondie swiped the woman’s leg, and was subsequently euthanized by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. —Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 Officials warn this can lead to more aggressive behavior and increase the likelihood of dangerous encounters, and, in some cases, lead to bears being euthanized. —Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 While specific details were not provided, Payton said the dogs had been killed and had not been humanely euthanized. —Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for euthanize
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026 Blondie swiped the woman’s leg, and was subsequently euthanized by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. —Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 Officials warn this can lead to more aggressive behavior and increase the likelihood of dangerous encounters, and, in some cases, lead to bears being euthanized. —Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 While specific details were not provided, Payton said the dogs had been killed and had not been humanely euthanized. —Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for euthanize
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“Euthanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/euthanize. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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