euthanized

American  

[yoo-thuh-nahyzd] / ˈju θəˌnaɪzd /

especially British, euthanatized especially british, euthanised

adjective

1. put to death painlessly, usually to end the suffering caused by an incurable condition.

   Neutering decreases an animal’s chances of getting certain cancers, reducing the number of euthanized pets each year.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of euthanize.

Etymology

Origin of euthanized

euthanize ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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euthanized

Prolonged confinement can lead animals to pacing, destructive behavior, anxiety, and make it harder to adopt them out, which ultimately could lead to them being euthanized by shelters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

State officials dispute that, saying bears are euthanized only in extreme circumstances such as after they’ve hurt someone or committed repeated break-ins.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

The writer-director’s 2022 feature debut, “Plan 75,” imagined an unsettling future in which the elderly are offered a subsidy by the government to be euthanized.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026

Four horses, a pony and a bull experiencing severe medical distress were euthanized “to prevent further suffering,” and one kitten died while in the care of the San Diego Humane Society, according to the organization.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026

Blondie swiped the woman’s leg, and was subsequently euthanized by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026

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