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
Already euthanasia has become the 5th leading cause of death north of our border.
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
The governor recently signed into law S.B. 80, which provides enhanced penalties in misdemeanor neglect cases that result in the death or euthanasia of an animal.
—Caroline A. Griffin, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2025
Their commitment to vulnerable animals is further demonstrated by their Parvo ICU program, boasting a remarkable 90% survival rate for puppies with the often-fatal virus – a stark contrast to the euthanasia practices of many other shelters.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
If the dog already deemed vicious, gets out and kills a second person, the judge must order euthanasia.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
The governor recently signed into law S.B. 80, which provides enhanced penalties in misdemeanor neglect cases that result in the death or euthanasia of an animal.
—Caroline A. Griffin, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2025
Their commitment to vulnerable animals is further demonstrated by their Parvo ICU program, boasting a remarkable 90% survival rate for puppies with the often-fatal virus – a stark contrast to the euthanasia practices of many other shelters.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
If the dog already deemed vicious, gets out and kills a second person, the judge must order euthanasia.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euthanasia
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Smith was convicted of one count each of second-degree murder, a grossly negligent act causing miscarriage/stillbirth, and fleeing police, causing serious bodily injury, as well as two counts of reckless driving, according to online court records.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Morphew was indicted by a grand jury in Colorado on charges of murder in the first degree June 20 after the Mother's Day 2020 disappearance of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, the mother of two daughters.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
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The victim, 66-year-old Eugene Allen, was discovered by residents around 4:30 p.m. During the investigation, homicide squad detectives identified Nieves Reyes as a suspect in the man’s death.—
Theodore Parisienne,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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If anyone has information about Damian Ward’s death, the Prince George’s County Police Department said a homicide detective can be reached by calling at 301-516-2512.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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“Euthanasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euthanasia. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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