exec

noun

ex·​ec ig-ˈzek How to pronounce exec (audio)
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Examples of exec in a Sentence

a restaurant where the city's top execs like to have power lunches
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The publishing industry has become a business that is more and more driven by data, with execs wanting to see numbers before taking any risks. Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026 Harry says journalists, execs and editors used unlawful information gathering while coming up with stories about the royal family member. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026 Multiple panels centering on the intersection of fandom, film culture and creators, will also feature TikTok and Sundance execs along with Charli xcx and several TikTok-ers. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026 Another veteran Hollywood comms exec, Brooke Blumberg of Sunshine Sachs, worked alongside Rosen for decades. Brooke Blumberg, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exec

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of exec was in 1896

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“Exec.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exec. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.

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