as in murder
the act or practice of ending the life of someone who is very sick or injured in order to prevent any more suffering
a physician who refuses to practice euthanasia
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Recent Examples of euthanasia
Kenney founded Yogi’s House, a rescue that takes in dogs at risk for euthanasia in California, with Nicola Peltz-Beckham in 2022.
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
In Mecklenburg County, where Charlotte is located, shelters were at capacity the last two years and the euthanasia rates were up, the local animal control department said in public reports.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
The most intense side effect is death, both naturally and by euthanasia.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Performing euthanasia on a person, meanwhile, is considered murder or manslaughter.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
In Mecklenburg County, where Charlotte is located, shelters were at capacity the last two years and the euthanasia rates were up, the local animal control department said in public reports.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
The most intense side effect is death, both naturally and by euthanasia.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Performing euthanasia on a person, meanwhile, is considered murder or manslaughter.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for euthanasia
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“Euthanasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euthanasia. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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