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
These activists also suggested that none of these celebrities spoke up about Hamas executing Palestinians in the streets of Gaza this week.
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Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
While executing a high-risk Coast-to-Coast maneuver, Rollins appeared to have injured his shoulder.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Victoria Beckham has enjoyed plenty of press in the UK, with newspapers picking over the revelations in the series, and Netflix executing marketing stunts, such as a takeover of London Underground’s Victoria line.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
The veteran of 71 postseason games slid to his left to field it, coolly executing a fundamental throw home to nab Bauers and keep the game tied, 1-1.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Voted 4-1, with Lyndes opposed, to delay executing a memorandum of understanding with the organizers of the annual Encinitas EcoFest.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Currently, there are no details as to how much land has been burned or the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The first of four bills filed by the Metro Planning Department with the intention of executing on recommendations in the department’s housing and infrastructure study returned to a council agenda for the first time in a month, only to once again be deferred until November.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
Her pointed-toe heels also coordinated with the skirt and jacket combination, executing a wholly monochrome look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
While executing a high-risk Coast-to-Coast maneuver, Rollins appeared to have injured his shoulder.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Victoria Beckham has enjoyed plenty of press in the UK, with newspapers picking over the revelations in the series, and Netflix executing marketing stunts, such as a takeover of London Underground’s Victoria line.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
The veteran of 71 postseason games slid to his left to field it, coolly executing a fundamental throw home to nab Bauers and keep the game tied, 1-1.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Voted 4-1, with Lyndes opposed, to delay executing a memorandum of understanding with the organizers of the annual Encinitas EcoFest.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Currently, there are no details as to how much land has been burned or the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The first of four bills filed by the Metro Planning Department with the intention of executing on recommendations in the department’s housing and infrastructure study returned to a council agenda for the first time in a month, only to once again be deferred until November.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
Her pointed-toe heels also coordinated with the skirt and jacket combination, executing a wholly monochrome look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executing
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The complaint seeks an injunction to prevent OHSAA from enforcing its prohibition against Brown, as well as damages, attorneys’ fees and other remedies.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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If this were truly about enforcing immigration law, the administration's methods would look very different.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Although the Peacock adaptation didn't show a full shot of Gacy in his clown costume, the series included scenes of him talking about his passion for dressing up as a clown and publicly performing as one.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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The clip, directed by Adrian Rickard Ennis, splices together footage of Freeman performing and New Mexico’s annual Cerrillos Burro race.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
20 Oct. 2025
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The episode’s final moments are of Godolkin walking the campus, draped in a blanket, murdering a student and ready to enact his ultimate plan for the future of supes.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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Gregory Szugyi, who also goes by Gregory Dubelle, had been charged with murdering 36-year-old Antonio Poole in an April 2024 shooting on Kennedy Street in Oakland.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The identification of Margalit as the 10th deceased Israeli hostage returned from Gaza underscores the ongoing complexities in implementing the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The industry, already facing economic pressure, has begun implementing AI in various phases of production, particularly in below-the-line areas like visual effects.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Agentforce allows customers to build AI applications that are capable of taking action and accomplishing tasks with minimal human supervision.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
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No team has won consecutive World Series since the Yankees got three in a row in 2000, and Los Angeles is now a step closer to accomplishing their goal.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus a month ago today, has asked a judge for permission to wear civilian clothes in court and to appear without shackles and cuffs.—
Michael Ruiz , Lee Ross,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Casual killings at point-blank range, vicious motorcycle jackings, tossing someone off a building, assassinating the actual Mark Cuban (playing himself) — this, in the movie, is what the good guys do.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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But the uncertainty became our motivation to grow, learn, and build a fulfilling life from scratch.—
Alex Trias,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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Enos said that beginning Monday the company will probably have to focus most of its resources on fulfilling T-shirt orders from Swifties.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, the serial killer known as John Doe is ritualistically slaying victims by turning the seven deadly sins into symbolic, atrocious murders.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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The serpent-slaying formula likely traces back to an old Indo-European myth.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Executing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executing. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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