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
These executions, which were done without a trial or legal counsel, fit a pattern of how the government uses ethnic scapegoating to stay in power.
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Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 28 June 2025
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Though Iran’s government has presented these arrests and executions as evidence of a crackdown on foreign meddling, public sentiment appears to be shifting in a more complex direction.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 27 June 2025
Starting with a maximum score of five points for sitting and five for rising, one point is deducted if any body part, such as a knee or hand, is needed for support during test execution.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 27 June 2025
The logic was sound: own the infrastructure, capture margin, and secure Western chip sovereignty, but execution has been, at best, uneven.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 28 June 2025
Advertisement Read more: Why Trump Must Now Negotiate With Iran
Though Iran’s government has presented these arrests and executions as evidence of a crackdown on foreign meddling, public sentiment appears to be shifting in a more complex direction.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 27 June 2025
Starting with a maximum score of five points for sitting and five for rising, one point is deducted if any body part, such as a knee or hand, is needed for support during test execution.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 27 June 2025
The logic was sound: own the infrastructure, capture margin, and secure Western chip sovereignty, but execution has been, at best, uneven.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for execution
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Palantir Technologies , Accenture — Shares rose about 5% and 1%, respectively, after Palantir and Accenture said Accenture Federal will be Palantir's preferred implementation partner to help its U.S. federal government clients use AI to automate operations.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Ultimately, the most effective AI adoption strategies recognize that humans fundamentally drive the implementation of technology.—
Mike Hyzy,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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In fact, demand has outstripped supply so much that the company has had to push out fulfillment of some of its customer demand (which leads to the strong RPO number).—
Matt Kimball,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Many White evangelicals believe Israel’s existence is a fulfillment of biblical prophecies that would usher in Jesus’ return.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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Other standout events include a powerful chamber concert featuring Tessa Lark, Joshua Roman, and Edgar Meyer on July 9th, along with a performance from Alonzo King LINES Ballet’s on July 19th.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Mansfield and her entourage were traveling from a nightclub performance in Biloxi, Miss. to New Orleans.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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More precisely, the guest list was a delicate trigonometric reflection of the couple’s affections with a very strong quotient of the regard in which the business accomplishments of the groom are held.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Although Oak Park resident Harriet Hawkins is nothing but humble when asked about her accomplishments, her son and husband have no doubts why the longtime nurse, nurse educator and mission volunteer has been chosen for the 2025 Judith C. Kelleher Award by the Emergency Nurses Association.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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