1
as in enforcing
to carry out effectively
the agency charged with executing the nation's drug laws
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2
as in performing
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 murdering
to put to death deliberately
during the war those convicted of desertion were summarily executed
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Recent Examples of executing
Autonomous agents are now executing these actions independently.
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Jeffrey Highman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
New York police executing a search warrant raided an LGBTQ+ bar called the Stonewall Inn, and some of the patrons resisted as officers continued interrogating them and bar employees.
—USA Today, 17 June 2026
The Office of the Education Secretary remains intact, including her staff who’ve been executing agreements with other agencies.
—Alia Wong, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
When Intel was executing well—and during the decade between the mid-00s and mid-2010s, Intel was executing exceptionally well—Apple wanted in.
—ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
The four leaders have also angered Trump by criticizing how he’s gone about executing the war and his lack of consultation with allies before jumping into a conflict that’s hurt the global economy as oil prices have surged.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 12 June 2026
An international fugitive accused of executing a man in Orange County and orchestrating a botched murder for hire in San Jose that left the wrong person dead has been returned to the United States after being captured in Laos, authorities announced on Friday, June 12.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
After gathering digital evidence, conducting witness interviews and executing search warrants, investigators obtained and served an arrest warrant Tuesday for the Yuba City man, according to a department statement.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Detroit police say that while officers were executing a search warrant at a home on Moross Street, Boone died in what was initially thought to be a shot fired by an officer.
—CBS News, 11 June 2026
Jeffrey Highman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
New York police executing a search warrant raided an LGBTQ+ bar called the Stonewall Inn, and some of the patrons resisted as officers continued interrogating them and bar employees.
—USA Today, 17 June 2026
The Office of the Education Secretary remains intact, including her staff who’ve been executing agreements with other agencies.
—Alia Wong, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
When Intel was executing well—and during the decade between the mid-00s and mid-2010s, Intel was executing exceptionally well—Apple wanted in.
—ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
The four leaders have also angered Trump by criticizing how he’s gone about executing the war and his lack of consultation with allies before jumping into a conflict that’s hurt the global economy as oil prices have surged.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 12 June 2026
An international fugitive accused of executing a man in Orange County and orchestrating a botched murder for hire in San Jose that left the wrong person dead has been returned to the United States after being captured in Laos, authorities announced on Friday, June 12.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
After gathering digital evidence, conducting witness interviews and executing search warrants, investigators obtained and served an arrest warrant Tuesday for the Yuba City man, according to a department statement.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Detroit police say that while officers were executing a search warrant at a home on Moross Street, Boone died in what was initially thought to be a shot fired by an officer.
—CBS News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executing
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One year ago today, New York signed the Fashion Workers Act into law, legislating access to workplace protection for models, and enforcing tighter regulation policies for the management companies that represent them.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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In response to questions about enforcement priorities and recent courthouse arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, a spokesperson for DHS said the agents are focused on enforcing federal immigration law and removing individuals who pose public safety threats.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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There isn't a second credits scene, but moviegoers who stick around until the very end will see Lilypad performing an amusing little rap with some of the other toys, including Bad Bunny's Pizza with Sunglasses, as the credits finish scrolling.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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That, in turn, strengthens the case for the Bank of Korea to raise interest rates, the very pressure that has made Korean government bonds the worst-performing sovereign debt in the world this year.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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In December 2025, Nick Reiner was arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents, beloved filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer/producer Michele Reiner.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2026
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Mangione is accused of stalking and murdering Brian Thompson, age 50, a health insurance executive and father of two, on a Manhattan street in 2024.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
15 June 2026
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The current bill, which was voted out of the committee last week, would require the defense secretary to submit an assessment of the impact of any drawdown 120 days before implementing it.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Simply the right thing to do Lambda’s educational efforts at Kodak didn’t just compel the corporation to change its own policies, which included implementing domestic partner and adoption benefits, as well an early policy on gender transitioning in the workplace.—
Tamar Carroll,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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In the face of accomplishing history, the Knicks started off ice cold.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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So what’s Aiyuk accomplishing by bashing the 49ers repeatedly on social media?—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Since the start of the war in 2022, Ukrainian military intelligence has claimed responsibility for assassinating several senior Russian officers, some of whom have appeared on a public list of Ukraine’s enemies.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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Yes, assassinating their leaders might have played into that.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
25 May 2026
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This trendy counter-style eatery is great for a quick, fulfilling lunch or an out-of-the-box happy hour.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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Regardless of the specific age goal, planning for financial security, health, and social connections is crucial for a fulfilling long life.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Kim — who faces murder charges in a 2016 killing in San Jose and a 2018 slaying in Westminster — was flown into Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday, booked into the Anaheim city jail, turned over to the San Jose Police Department and then transported to Santa Clara County.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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When Kostyuk hired Zaniewska, her main experience coaching on the WTA Tour was with Alizé Cornet, the French player with a penchant for slaying top-10 stars at Grand Slams.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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“Executing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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