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execution

noun

ˌek-si-ˈkyü-shən How to pronounce execution (audio)
Definition of executionnext
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 miscues and lack of execution affected all phases of the game during their 6-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 He was convicted in Connecticut Superior Court in February and sentenced to 11 months of prison, execution suspended. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026 By that time, Wuornos had already been convicted of killing six men and was awaiting execution in a Florida prison. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 Sometimes that's an execution issue, especially when the Lions are missing All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph and Pro Bowl safety Brian Branch. — Christian Romo, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for execution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for execution
  1. implementation
  2. fulfillment
  3. perpetration
  4. performance
  5. accomplishment
Noun
  • But any system for sports that isn’t negotiated by labor—the athletes—is bound to bring about implementation and interpretation disagreements and, in some cases, litigation.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The Democratic Republic of Congo sought to speed up the implementation of a strategic mining partnership with the US, which is looking to rival China’s influence in Africa.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of implementation
Noun
  • The company is expanding its operations by bringing inspection, reconditioning and fulfillment work to its 50-acre wholesale auction facility in the Steele Creek area.
    — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Citi downgraded Boston Scientific to hold from buy, saying a late August cybersecurity attack that disrupted manufacturing, order fulfillment and shipping will have hangover effects.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of fulfillment
Noun
  • What happens when the response to the horror of 9/11 becomes an arena for perpetration of further crimes, rather than the healing of wounds already inflicted?
    — Christopher Coffman, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Pipkins is charged with kidnapping and first-degree murder in perpetration of a kidnapping.
    — KC Baker, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Definition of perpetration
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  • Engineers are also evaluating the system’s performance and interoperability during flight.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The SmartTex Hub added another layer, focusing on high-performance and functional materials.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of performance
Noun
  • There will be recruiting battles and NIL headaches and portal defections and angry message boards and all the other insanity that comes with coaching at a place where fans consider 9-3 an average record rather than an accomplishment.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Maine West officials sought a way to celebrate Dugalic’s accomplishments in person after she was drafted, according to Brett Clark, a District 207 spokesperson.
    — Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of accomplishment

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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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