1
as in enforced
to carry out effectively
the agency charged with executing the nation's drug laws
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2
as in performed
to carry through (as a process) to completion
when you execute this dance step, try to keep your arms a little higher
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3
as in assassinated
to put to death deliberately
during the war those convicted of desertion were summarily executed
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Recent Examples of executed
When executed properly, the process triggers endless reactions to make energy for electricity.
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Jones looks comfortable in Indianapolis’ system and has executed with confidence both as a passer and ball-carrier.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The area has seen heavy rains at least 20 times since the VRA was executed last year, according to an ABC News analysis of National Weather Service data.
—Maia Rosenfeld, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, the Italian carabinieri art squad executed the seizure of 21 pieces of tapestries, drawings and engravings following a judge’s warrant.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The disguise may sound far-fetched, but the concept is drawn from a real-life stunt successfully executed by NFL great Eli Manning back in 2022.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
He was eventually executed for his actions.
—Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Mills was executed by lethal injection, and Grayson and Smith died by an execution method using nitrogen gas.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Benjamin Ritchie, who killed a Beech Grove police officer, was executed on May 20, 2025.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Jones looks comfortable in Indianapolis’ system and has executed with confidence both as a passer and ball-carrier.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The area has seen heavy rains at least 20 times since the VRA was executed last year, according to an ABC News analysis of National Weather Service data.
—Maia Rosenfeld, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, the Italian carabinieri art squad executed the seizure of 21 pieces of tapestries, drawings and engravings following a judge’s warrant.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The disguise may sound far-fetched, but the concept is drawn from a real-life stunt successfully executed by NFL great Eli Manning back in 2022.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
He was eventually executed for his actions.
—Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Mills was executed by lethal injection, and Grayson and Smith died by an execution method using nitrogen gas.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Benjamin Ritchie, who killed a Beech Grove police officer, was executed on May 20, 2025.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executed
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What's new Daily physical training will be required of every service member and will be enforced by their commanders.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Federal law was not being enforced.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Scottish powerhouse Lewis Capaldi performed on the episode.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The hospital performed a little over 4,000 deliveries in 2024, the most reported by any area hospital to the Wisconsin Hospital Association Information Center.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Abe – widely seen as Japan’s last stable leader, having ruled for nearly nine years – was assassinated in 2022.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Way to honor the civil rights leader nearly 20 years after he was assassinated.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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If implemented and successful in resolving claim disputes faster and in a fairer way for everyone involved, the Lone Star State could become a model for other states where homeowners have expressed frustration against carriers underpaying or denying damage claim repayments, like Florida.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The new patrol vehicles follow a string of other improvements the city has already implemented.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Totally normal group of teams to have accomplished that.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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This cannot be accomplished without infiltrating and taking over the PLO, something Hamas has never managed to do.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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Just one day before conservative activist Charlie Kirk was murdered, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression published their annual survey of campus free speech scores.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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The drama follows Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) as a detective called in to investigate the 1987 massacre of four scientists brutally murdered in inexplicable ways, with a lone survivor the obvious suspect.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Ten of Cups encourages breakthroughs in your social and professional relationships by feeling fulfilled first.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hart stated that Hulk Hogan never fulfilled that traditional responsibility.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The topic of free speech, particularly on college campuses, made recent headlines after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed during an event at Utah State University.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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According to News4 San Antonio, four people inside the home were injured in the shooting along with Marble, who was killed.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Executed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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