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
Noun
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The policy and its implementation are consistent with the Montessori mission at Holliday, but policy and practice are districtwide.—
Connye Griffin,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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The award includes $8,448,000 in implementation funds aimed at reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Amazon has sought to capitalize on the trend by offering a competing service that lets businesses tap into its network to ship orders placed on other sites, called multi-channel fulfillment.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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And his fulfillment of his promise to fix the economy has been equally impressive.—
William W Bedsworth,
Oc Register,
4 Jan. 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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In a field experiment with hundreds of consultants, GPT-4 improved speed and quality on some knowledge tasks while performance dropped on other, seemingly similar tasks just outside its strengths.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The goal is to validate performance, safety, and reliability in real-world driving conditions ahead of commercial launch.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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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 9 Jan. 2026.
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