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
But as agents begin to act by booking flights, executing trades, signing contracts and deploying infrastructure, every one of those transactions requires trust.
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Kaustubh Phatak, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Its core capability is a whole-body imitation learning system that enables it to learn tasks by observing human demonstrations and executing them independently with high precision.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Defense attorneys call for moratorium on Tennessee executions Defense attorneys in Tennessee are calling on the state to stop executing inmates until an ongoing lawsuit over its lethal injection protocol is resolved.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 28 May 2026
However, dopamine’s key role isn’t in simply executing movements but rather in linking motivation to action.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Agents executing a search warrant seized the phone and then found a second phone while patting Sprei down, Wang said.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
While executing a subsequent search warrant, Vanderpool allegedly opened fire on responding officers, striking two Syracuse police officers and injuring a third.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Phoenix was the harder-playing, better-executing, more complete squad Saturday.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Retailers must be targeted in their investments and focus on successfully executing one mission rather than being a jack of all trades.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Kaustubh Phatak, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Its core capability is a whole-body imitation learning system that enables it to learn tasks by observing human demonstrations and executing them independently with high precision.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Defense attorneys call for moratorium on Tennessee executions Defense attorneys in Tennessee are calling on the state to stop executing inmates until an ongoing lawsuit over its lethal injection protocol is resolved.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 28 May 2026
However, dopamine’s key role isn’t in simply executing movements but rather in linking motivation to action.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Agents executing a search warrant seized the phone and then found a second phone while patting Sprei down, Wang said.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
While executing a subsequent search warrant, Vanderpool allegedly opened fire on responding officers, striking two Syracuse police officers and injuring a third.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Phoenix was the harder-playing, better-executing, more complete squad Saturday.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Retailers must be targeted in their investments and focus on successfully executing one mission rather than being a jack of all trades.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executing
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At least 26 states have laws prohibiting police departments from enforcing ticket or arrest quotas, but many say the pressure persists.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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By rapidly deploying cost-effective interim housing, demanding County follow-through on social services, enforcing laws that keep streets and sidewalks clear, and ensuring transparency in homelessness spending, San José can restore public trust and make real progress.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The mother spends her waking hours working on other people’s farms and performing tasks the neighbors prefer not to do themselves.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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As good as both teams’ hitters have been performing this season, these two pitchers were throwing at a level that even major-league scouts could appreciate.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Lawrence murder suspected expected to be arraigned A 21-year-old man from Lawrence is expected to be arraigned Tuesday for allegedly murdering a woman over the weekend.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2026
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The two of them had been convicted of murdering their master, John Clapham, whose headless corpse was found floating in the river.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Trafficking prevention a priority Much like plans published in other host cities, implementing awareness campaigns surrounding human trafficking prevention was a key point in Kansas City’s.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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But ultimately, the road to implementing the idea would have to go through Congress.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The consumer goods giant is well on its way to accomplishing that goal, with dozens of projects across 17 countries covering 254,000 hectares as of 2025.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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In the e-bike arena, licensing for the drivers should be under the state DMV which has the capability of accomplishing that critical task.—
Michael Miller,
New York Daily News,
22 May 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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Mangione is accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.—
Adam Sabes , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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In practice, e-commerce sellers are often overwhelmed with the day-to-day of managing inventory and promotions, fulfilling orders and making sure their accounts are in order.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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This means that boards should not avoid fulfilling their duty by invoking a lack of funds – their duty is to gather the funds to take proper care of the property.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion was created in response to two gunmen allegedly inspired by the Islamic State group slaying 15 people at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration in December.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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The two children the fugitive father spirited away to Mexico after Bravo’s slaying nearly two years ago are safe in Sacramento County with their maternal grandmother, said Sacramento and federal authorities at a news conference Tuesday in downtown Sacramento.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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“Executing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executing. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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