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
See All Example Sentences for execution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for execution
Noun
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In the first year of implementation, 138 extreme risk protection order petitions were filed, according to state court data.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Biden-era rule never took effect, following decisions by two federal courts in Texas in 2024 to delay its implementation.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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The respect of your peers and your feelings of fulfilment will fuel your drive to work as never before.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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If everything else goes to plan, Tentsile will begin early fulfillment deliveries in May and standard fulfillments in August.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 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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The Big 12 Player of the Year is coming off of one of her best performances as a Horned Frog with 28 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in the win over Virginia in the Sweet 16.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Espionage is never a solo performance.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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As at many workplaces, agency assessments can be hyperbolic, reflecting the effusiveness of a supportive boss trying to promote the accomplishments of his team and win his employee a raise.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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One of his proudest accomplishments was creating the FWISD Scholar Athlete Award program.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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