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as in enforces
to carry out effectively
the agency charged with executing the nation's drug laws
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as in performs
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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as in assassinates
to put to death deliberately
during the war those convicted of desertion were summarily executed
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Recent Examples of executes
Instead of suggesting steps, the system executes trades in real time, sets stop-loss orders, and updates allocations autonomously.
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Roomy Khan, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But, like all technologies, each manufacturer executes it differently.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
The sheet then executes these commands autonomously, using real-time temperature feedback to maintain precision.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2025
The government likely executes more people than any state except China.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2025
Occasionally, a lone genius comes up with a brilliant idea, and everyone else simply executes it.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
The robot executes punches, roundhouse kicks and other complex martial arts techniques, showcasing its enhanced coordination and flexibility.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Grissom's execution was expected to come about seven hours before Florida executes Edward Thomas James by lethal injection on Thursday.
—USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Specifically, the group executes base64 encrypted commands via PowerShell to avoid detection and utilizes tools like Mimikatz to extract credentials from memory, facilitating further network compromise.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Roomy Khan, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But, like all technologies, each manufacturer executes it differently.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
The sheet then executes these commands autonomously, using real-time temperature feedback to maintain precision.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2025
The government likely executes more people than any state except China.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2025
Occasionally, a lone genius comes up with a brilliant idea, and everyone else simply executes it.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
The robot executes punches, roundhouse kicks and other complex martial arts techniques, showcasing its enhanced coordination and flexibility.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Grissom's execution was expected to come about seven hours before Florida executes Edward Thomas James by lethal injection on Thursday.
—USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Specifically, the group executes base64 encrypted commands via PowerShell to avoid detection and utilizes tools like Mimikatz to extract credentials from memory, facilitating further network compromise.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executes
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After Kirk's shooting, Utah's governor reminded the public that the state enforces the death penalty.—
Nick Mordowanec
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Army Basic Training builds resilience and perseverance through demanding routines and enforces respect for rules and chain of command, just as sports instill respect for rules, teammates, opponents and fair play.—
Ron Mix,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Filling a role with an external candidate who performs that role for another company today certainly remains a valid, viable hiring method.—
Maureen Cawley,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The net effect is a reduction in the effective cost basis of the stock by the amount of the premium, potentially enhancing overall returns if the stock performs moderately well.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Executive Branch implements it.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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If the company successfully implements its new vision and regulatory approvals proceed without issues, last month’s remarkable rally may just be the beginning of a longer upward journey.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Following directions from Morrow, Slightly (Adarsh Gourav) has been trying unsuccessfully to lure someone into the alien research lab, but at the end of the episode, Slightly finally accomplishes his mission.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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From the attacker’s perspective, this accomplishes two purposes.—
Jim Richberg,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Terrifying beasts, murders most foul, posh French zombies and a sequel to one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The show is not just the story of the fallout after 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) murders his classmate Katie (Emilia Holliday).—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
15 Aug. 2025
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Tesla’s board proposed a compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that would catapult the tech entrepreneur’s wealth above $1 trillion if the company fulfills a set of rigorous benchmarks over the next decade, according to a securities filing on Friday.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Yes, the grand heist fulfills the ego.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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That means, the two are booked and busy serving gothic style slays all day — with one exception.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Stuart sees a 20% chance that progress will continue until AI achieves superhuman intelligence.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Many an antiquer knows the struggle of waiting years to find the perfect patinaed detail, but this collaboration achieves the look straight out of the box.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Executes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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