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
Villages have been burned, civilians executed, and children targeted.
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Kim Aris, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
In January 2014, nearly 70 years after George was executed, a judge held a two-day hearing, which included testimony from three of George’s surviving siblings, members of the search party and several experts.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Though his legal team argued insanity, Guiteau was found guilty of murder in January 1882 and executed five months later.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Wuornos was convicted of the murder of seven men in Florida, where she was ultimately executed in 2002.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
In 2020, Iranian wrestling champion Navid Afkari was executed after participating in peaceful protests in 2018.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Instead, Sao’s revenge against Korn — who clearly doesn’t remember Sao — is executed with the methodical nature of a precise mise en place and the patience of an all-day sous vide.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
Investigators executed search warrants on Richman’s devices in 2019 and 2020.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In Scotland, then-First Minister Nicola Sturgeon issued a formal apology in 2022 to the thousands of people – mostly women – who were accused and executed under the country’s Witchcraft Act between the 16th and 18th centuries.
—James Frater, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Kim Aris, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
In January 2014, nearly 70 years after George was executed, a judge held a two-day hearing, which included testimony from three of George’s surviving siblings, members of the search party and several experts.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Though his legal team argued insanity, Guiteau was found guilty of murder in January 1882 and executed five months later.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Wuornos was convicted of the murder of seven men in Florida, where she was ultimately executed in 2002.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
In 2020, Iranian wrestling champion Navid Afkari was executed after participating in peaceful protests in 2018.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Instead, Sao’s revenge against Korn — who clearly doesn’t remember Sao — is executed with the methodical nature of a precise mise en place and the patience of an all-day sous vide.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
Investigators executed search warrants on Richman’s devices in 2019 and 2020.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In Scotland, then-First Minister Nicola Sturgeon issued a formal apology in 2022 to the thousands of people – mostly women – who were accused and executed under the country’s Witchcraft Act between the 16th and 18th centuries.
—James Frater, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executed
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That means establishing policies that are clear, lawful, and consistently enforced.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Precisely how rigorous planetary protection standards will be enforced is also something to consider.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wearing a Tom Ford tuxedo, the prince posed on the green carpet alongside singers Mendes and Minogue, who both performed at his late mother Queen Elizabeth II's 92nd birthday London concert in 2018.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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That was when the practice began of parents withholding food from children who performed badly on their pre-exams as an incentive to study harder.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mexican journalist Mauricio Cruz Solís was assassinated shortly after interviewing Manzo in October 2024.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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His original, undoctored manuscript even suggests that James might have plotted to have Elizabeth assassinated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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According to the conservative speaker of Parliament, Iran’s National Security Council has asked for the bill not to be implemented.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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Moscovici additionally noted that a fire prevention plan for the museum had yet to be implemented despite technical studies having been undertaken to support it more than two decades ago.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
7 Nov. 2025
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Poetically, collaboration and togetherness were motifs throughout the evening, as no behind the camera job is accomplished in isolation.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Our purpose will be accomplished.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Brady is also working with Kudos to adapt The Other Half, Charlotte Vassell’s novel about an ambitious young detective investigating the death of a posh socialite, found murdered on Hampstead Heath.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Paul had been charged with three felony counts, including boating under the influence, and was awaiting trial when he was murdered.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Trier’s paternal grandfather, Ernst, was a talented painter of modernist landscapes who never quite fulfilled his early promise.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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White’s promotion also left an open spot on the practice squad — one fulfilled by defensive tackle and 2024 Panthers draft pick Jaden Crumedy.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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Tens of thousands of people have been killed throughout the conflict.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The recent floods in central Vietnam killed at least 13 people, inundated over 116,000 houses and 5,000 hectares of crops, according to the government’s disaster agency, reported by Reuters.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Executed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executed. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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