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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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
This is a prerequisite for executing quantum algorithms.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
When that agent is sitting on top of your brokerage account or executing financial API calls, even a single failure can produce immediate, realized loss.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 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
Meanwhile, Hadi added, the regime had started executing Iranians who participated in the protests from earlier in the year.
—Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
The cameras captured the mom executing a creative maneuver that split the ice cream between herself and her child in a way that left the announcers somewhere between shock and admiration.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
The Portuguese at first tried to retain the citadel, but when that position proved indefensible, Albuquerque withdrew to the fleet at Goa harbor, though not before destroying military stores and executing a number of high-ranking Muslims in his custody.
—Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
The state will likely try to justify executing Duckett while data that could prove his innocence goes unexamined.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Police detained a man after executing the search warrant.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
When that agent is sitting on top of your brokerage account or executing financial API calls, even a single failure can produce immediate, realized loss.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 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
Meanwhile, Hadi added, the regime had started executing Iranians who participated in the protests from earlier in the year.
—Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
The cameras captured the mom executing a creative maneuver that split the ice cream between herself and her child in a way that left the announcers somewhere between shock and admiration.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
The Portuguese at first tried to retain the citadel, but when that position proved indefensible, Albuquerque withdrew to the fleet at Goa harbor, though not before destroying military stores and executing a number of high-ranking Muslims in his custody.
—Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
The state will likely try to justify executing Duckett while data that could prove his innocence goes unexamined.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Police detained a man after executing the search warrant.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 2 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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And in Ashley and Marsha's texts about murdering Harold, there was a reference to Ty.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Police arrested Bowen, 40, on Wednesday, charged with murdering his wife in their Coral Springs home and tampering with evidence.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Attorney General's office is tasked with implementing the social media ban starting October 1, 2026.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Yet as some employees drag their feet, researchers found the workers actively implementing AI into their workflows are getting ahead.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
8 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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Though he was killed in the Philippines, one of his ships continued westward to Spain, accomplishing the first circumnavigation of Earth.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Israel appears to have taken the lead on assassinating even low-level figures linked to Iran’s nuclear program while systematically degrading the knowledge centers that could prove useful in the future.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative icon Charlie Kirk, have revealed who prosecutors intend to call to the stand and also asked the court to delay the preliminary hearing.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 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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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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Taylor, 35, has been slaying this award season, not only on the red carpet but also by earning an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress in Paul Thomas Anderson's action dramedy.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Executing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executing. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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