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
Doyle’s job is to fix what the system isn’t delivering, better store economics, better execution and ultimately better growth.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
At a moment when flexibility and execution matter more than ever, that friction carries a real cost.
—Mike Simas, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Far-right Israeli politicians celebrated the passage through parliament of a new law that allows execution by hanging, but effectively only for Palestinian prisoners.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
The first public execution by guillotine took place in 1792.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
At a moment when flexibility and execution matter more than ever, that friction carries a real cost.
—Mike Simas, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Far-right Israeli politicians celebrated the passage through parliament of a new law that allows execution by hanging, but effectively only for Palestinian prisoners.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
The first public execution by guillotine took place in 1792.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for execution
Noun
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Data readiness, security, integrations, workflow redesign, and building human skills remain stubborn bottlenecks for true AI implementation.—
Omar Abbosh,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Data shows red light cameras greatly reduce the number of serious crashes at high-risk intersections, but state laws have complicated their implementation in North Carolina.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The temporary charge is effective April 17 for many of the sellers who use Amazon’s fulfillment services, the online behemoth confirmed.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The temporary charge is effective April 17 for many of the sellers who use Amazon’s fulfillment services, the online behemoth confirmed to The Associated Press in an email Thursday.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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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After Queta turned in another standout performance in Sunday’s 115-101 win over the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden, Brown stumped for the breakout big man, saying, unprompted, that Queta deserves award consideration.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Boone did not believe the three-hour, 35-minute rain delay affected his team’s performance.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An Easter bunny stood beside the president, unblinking, as the president detailed his accomplishments.—
Maura Judkis,
Washington Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Hannah also had her own list of athletic accomplishments.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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