euthanize
verb
eu·tha·nize
ˈyü-thə-ˌnīz 
variants
or less commonly euthanatize
euthanized also euthanatized; euthanizing also euthanatizing
: to subject to euthanasia
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The following day, the eagle was euthanized at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center after it was suspected of being infected with bird flu, according to Beth Schirott, a spokeswoman for the Forest Preserve District.
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Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
The 30-year-old Perry was euthanized on Jan. 2 following a battle with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, laminitis, arthritis and muscle atrophy, said Jenny Kiratli, lead handler with the Barron Park Donkey Project.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
However, the eagle's wing damage was too great for rehabilitation and it was euthanized on arrival, Bird Treatment and Learning Center Executive Director Laura Atwood said, KTUU reported.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
During the November episode, the duo discussed the death of Peanut the squirrel, who was euthanized by New York state officials.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
The 30-year-old Perry was euthanized on Jan. 2 following a battle with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, laminitis, arthritis and muscle atrophy, said Jenny Kiratli, lead handler with the Barron Park Donkey Project.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
However, the eagle's wing damage was too great for rehabilitation and it was euthanized on arrival, Bird Treatment and Learning Center Executive Director Laura Atwood said, KTUU reported.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
During the November episode, the duo discussed the death of Peanut the squirrel, who was euthanized by New York state officials.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Euthanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/euthanize. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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