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as in to assassinate
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Recent Examples of euthanize
The remaining live whales are expected to be euthanized.
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Carl Zhang, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025
Due to farmers being forced to euthanize millions of infected egg-laying hens each month — in addition to inflation — egg production in the United States has slowed, and the price of wholesale eggs has skyrocketed.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Ducks, quail and at least one eagle have been euthanized due to the virus.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Related Articles Cats in Oregon euthanized after eating raw pet food tainted with bird flu
Surging egg prices boost vegan alternatives made with mung beans
Can suspending a cage-free egg law solve the soaring price problem?
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for euthanize
Carl Zhang, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025
Due to farmers being forced to euthanize millions of infected egg-laying hens each month — in addition to inflation — egg production in the United States has slowed, and the price of wholesale eggs has skyrocketed.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Ducks, quail and at least one eagle have been euthanized due to the virus.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Related Articles Cats in Oregon euthanized after eating raw pet food tainted with bird flu
Surging egg prices boost vegan alternatives made with mung beans
Can suspending a cage-free egg law solve the soaring price problem?
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euthanize
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Trent, who once attempted to assassinate Bradford back upstairs on earth, finally finds confirmation that Bradford and his administration have lied about the lack of survivors on earth.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Despite Sidao’s removal from power in 1275 (he was assassinated), the Mongols continued their successful military campaigns, culminating in the collapse of the Southern Song dynasty in 1279.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The episode captures Brandt’s tireless dedication, from lacing up her pointe shoes to executing perfect pirouettes in the middle of a New York City street.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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The crime Sigmon, 67, is being executed for the 2001 baseball bat killings of his ex-girlfriend's parents at their home in Greenville County.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Uncertainty is clearly the order of the day (Trump vs Zelenskyy, DOGE’s actions to terminate thousands of federal jobs, the imposition of tariffs beginning March 5th).—
Robert Barone,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The elder of the duo then decides to terminate the experience and the program provides a serum that will kill Sue. Midway through injecting Sue with the serum, Elisabeth has second thoughts and attempts to revive her counterpart.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Minervois is a sunny land of black truffles, red marble, oak and juniper forests and castles constructed by Cathars (pescatarian Christians who disdained the symbol of the cross, were branded as heretics and subsequently slaughtered wholesale by Papal decree in the 13th century).—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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As a result of the spread, infected birds have been selectively slaughtered across the country, sometimes millions of birds at a single location.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The other investors and buyers who put down deposits will be treated equally and reimbursed from the sales proceeds pro rata.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile wanted to find out whether an emergency operation like the one mounted by the Obama administration that successfully put down a 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa would be possible after Musk’s carnage.—
Stephen Collinson,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Euthanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euthanize. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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