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also euthanatize
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Recent Examples of euthanize
Animals that are exposed and have never been vaccinated against rabies should be euthanized.
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
The extra charge started in February when egg prices surged to record highs as a result of the avian flu outbreak that forced many farmers to euthanize tens of millions of chickens.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Bear traps have been set at the scene with a goal of euthanizing the bear and analyzing its condition.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 13 July 2025
Longo and Peanut's fans, and even then-vice presidential candidate JD Vance, decried the raid and the decision to euthanize the animals.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
The extra charge started in February when egg prices surged to record highs as a result of the avian flu outbreak that forced many farmers to euthanize tens of millions of chickens.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Bear traps have been set at the scene with a goal of euthanizing the bear and analyzing its condition.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 13 July 2025
Longo and Peanut's fans, and even then-vice presidential candidate JD Vance, decried the raid and the decision to euthanize the animals.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euthanize
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The next day, J.F.K. was assassinated, spawning decades of conspiracy theories.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 July 2025
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The country’s intelligence services failed to prevent Israel from assassinating many top military officials, and now the Iranian regime is lashing out in all directions.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
17 July 2025
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The food and cocktails are creative, expertly executed, and made with care.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Initially used for reconnaissance, drones now execute precision strikes, destroy armored vehicles, and provide real-time battlefield intelligence.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Such contracts can be terminated with 120 days notice from the USPS - but many sites impacted by the decision have warned the closures could negatively impact the local community and their businesses.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Fredrickson was a Curaleaf budtender for nearly four years before his employment was terminated April 21, 2024.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Despite a thundering chorus of opposition, state wildlife officials seem determined to go through with its plan to slaughter dozens, maybe hundreds, of Florida black bears this December.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 July 2025
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In response, many farmers slaughtered more female cattle than usual, which helped beef supplies in the short term but lowered the size of future herds.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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Lygo was joined by ITV boss Carolyn McCall as the network unveiled a set of half-year results that saw profits slashed by 30%, which the broadcaster mainly put down to a stronger six months in 2024 when the men’s Euros soccer tournament was on.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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Borrowers who put down less than 20% of their homes’ purchase price as a down payment are subject to mortgage insurance, which is paid to the lender.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 July 2025
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“Euthanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euthanize. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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