as in implementation
the doing of an action
the execution of this magic trick must be accomplished in one fluid motion
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Recent Examples of execution
The video surfaced last month on YouTube, showing Alex, 34, berating Maia, 31, about her execution of a routine during practice on the rink.
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Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The ideological provocations of Madonna (Ciccone) iconography and the esoteric execution of Björk songs meet (again) in Lux’s palette of fixations.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
These political executions are a callous attempt by the authorities to frighten and silence an increasingly restive population no longer willing to accept their corrupt and oppressive rule.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
What happens next is more about execution than doctrine.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The ideological provocations of Madonna (Ciccone) iconography and the esoteric execution of Björk songs meet (again) in Lux’s palette of fixations.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
These political executions are a callous attempt by the authorities to frighten and silence an increasingly restive population no longer willing to accept their corrupt and oppressive rule.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
What happens next is more about execution than doctrine.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for execution
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Vummadi sees Giga’s implementation speed as one of its main competitive advantages.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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This includes a customizable home screen that can display time, temperature, weather, humidity, outdoor air quality, and more (versus a static screen), and energy-saving implementations that can either run automatically or require you to opt-in through the Google Home app.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The analyst's bullish investment thesis is also based on the cost-to-serve improvements in Amazon's retail business, driven by automation in fulfillment centers and an enhanced logistics network.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
9 Nov. 2025
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The New York Times also reported that internal Amazon documents show that the e-tailer plans to cull its warehouse and fulfillment hiring plans because of the ever-increasing role of AI and automation in the supply chain.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Pipkins is charged with kidnapping and first-degree murder in perpetration of a kidnapping.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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People around the world were decrying the perpetration of a genocide.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, Covington was never given a due performance appraisal and raise as required by the Kansas City Charter and Kansas City Missouri human resources manual, according to the lawsuit.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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The celebration includes a traditional, live performance of the National Anthem at noon.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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Some of her incredible accomplishments also happen outside of the studio.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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Planting a simple pot of herbs or flowers stimulates positive feelings, self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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