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
Florida Department of Corrections via AP The execution was carried out soon after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a final appeal without comment.
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CBS News, 1 May 2025
Europe, meanwhile, risks becoming a regulatory ghost town-strong on ethics, weak on execution.
—Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
While the execution is not identical, with Martin Odegaard aiming the free kick towards the near post, Gabriel joins the block, allowing Ben White behind him to get a free header.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Newsweek witnessed an execution at the prison earlier this month.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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CBS News, 1 May 2025
Europe, meanwhile, risks becoming a regulatory ghost town-strong on ethics, weak on execution.
—Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
While the execution is not identical, with Martin Odegaard aiming the free kick towards the near post, Gabriel joins the block, allowing Ben White behind him to get a free header.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Newsweek witnessed an execution at the prison earlier this month.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for execution
Noun
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Empathy, trust and training are essential ingredients for successful implementation.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The Israeli military has postponed any implementation of Gideon’s Chariots until after Trump’s Middle East trip this week; there is a window (if perhaps a shrinking one) to convince the Israeli government not to follow through.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Workers inside the fulfillment center were evacuated after gunshots rang out at about 11:20 p.m. Monday, April 28, the Baton Rouge Police Department told WAFB.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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Think of fulfillment as the experience of growth, mastery, and contribution.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns each added 23 points and OG Anunoby bounced back from two poor performances by scoring 20 for the Knicks, who can win the series Wednesday night at Boston.—
Brian Mahoney,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
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Recognition of design excellence further reflects the brand’s commitment to long-term performance.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Under the Leo moon, give yourself a much-deserved gift to celebrate an accomplishment.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The review is an accomplishment for the Trump administration; this type of report is long overdue.—
The Editors,
National Review,
2 May 2025
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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