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
In addition to executing the warrants, law enforcement agents served 20 retailers with administrative charging letters issued by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service for SNAP trafficking and program violations.
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
The robots are responsible for executing precision loading and unloading tasks.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Police notified Colorado State University's Early Childhood Center before executing a warrant on March 26 at Lohrius's home, which is located near the school.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Cynthia proceeds to call Porsha, and Angela grabs the phone, executing an amazing assist like her baller husband, and forces Porsha to speak directly to Kelli.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
If the idea is a good one, then an extra 24 hours of thought will not hurt and may prevent you from executing a reactive trade that is catalyzed by market movement only.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
The vessel originally performed a U-turn near Larak and Qeshm islands before executing a second about-face to resume its inbound course.
—Weilun Soon, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
The Nuggets set a franchise record with their 26th road victory and did so while executing their game plan for Jokic.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Boston Police seized more than 300 grams of crack cocaine and nearly 100 grams of fentanyl after executing a search warrant in Dorchester Tuesday.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
The robots are responsible for executing precision loading and unloading tasks.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Police notified Colorado State University's Early Childhood Center before executing a warrant on March 26 at Lohrius's home, which is located near the school.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Cynthia proceeds to call Porsha, and Angela grabs the phone, executing an amazing assist like her baller husband, and forces Porsha to speak directly to Kelli.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
If the idea is a good one, then an extra 24 hours of thought will not hurt and may prevent you from executing a reactive trade that is catalyzed by market movement only.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
The vessel originally performed a U-turn near Larak and Qeshm islands before executing a second about-face to resume its inbound course.
—Weilun Soon, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
The Nuggets set a franchise record with their 26th road victory and did so while executing their game plan for Jokic.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Boston Police seized more than 300 grams of crack cocaine and nearly 100 grams of fentanyl after executing a search warrant in Dorchester Tuesday.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executing
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Notably, the current administration has also made enforcing Students for Fair Admissions’ prohibition on discrimination in education a high priority.—
Alison Somin,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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In many mining districts, criminal organizations effectively govern territory, controlling entry, resolving disputes and enforcing authority through violence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The six-member girl group, currently performing as a five-member group, as member Manon is on hiatus, made their Coachella debut on Friday.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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Several acts who have been plying their musical craft since the 1960s and are still performing well over half a century later are visiting Connecticut this week.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Orange County jury that found Demorris Hunter guilty of murdering his girlfriend in 2002 unanimously recommended to send him to death row Tuesday after just over two hours of deliberations.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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In May 2004, she was convicted of the 1995 murder of Glenn, and in 2007, she was convicted of murdering Randy.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hastings became known for implementing a unique and controversial culture of radical transparency, where employee evaluations are brutally candid and average performances can be grounds for termination.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Before the conflict began, officials in Riyadh had already started implementing difficult spending decisions.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Best of luck accomplishing your goals today and, of course, do keep in touch.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
6 Apr. 2026
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Roxanne Perez, Charlotte Flair and Shayna Baszler each accomplishing the feat.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The special will look into the stories of Luigi Mangione, who faces trial in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson; Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk; and Robin Westman, accused of a mass shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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This comes on top of at least 15 years of US-Israel assassinating Iranian university scientists and their families.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Randhawa began fulfilling orders herself, sourcing ingredients from local stores and handing off jars in Manhattan parks during her lunch break.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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These plays, Towns says, are just as important, just as fulfilling to his game as putting 30 points or 20 rebounds on the board.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Field, 44, was released from prison just last year after serving a 24-year sentence for the April 29, 2000, slaying.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In a text message, Intriago wrote that certain Americans needed Charles’ protection after acting under a Haitian judge’s order that led to Moïse’s slaying more than four years ago.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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