as in implementation
the doing of an action
the execution of this magic trick must be accomplished in one fluid motion
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Recent Examples of execution
The set is an easy stand-in for this moment in Birbiglia’s career: ambitious without being flashy, all in the execution.
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Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
The lack of execution down the stretch cost the Sox.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
The use of flow, variable rhythms, and the subversion of rhyme and poetic form align with the documentary-like execution in underground cinema.
—Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Death by a firing squad is an option in Idaho, although the state hasn’t carried out an execution since 2012.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
The lack of execution down the stretch cost the Sox.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
The use of flow, variable rhythms, and the subversion of rhyme and poetic form align with the documentary-like execution in underground cinema.
—Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Death by a firing squad is an option in Idaho, although the state hasn’t carried out an execution since 2012.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for execution
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Cooper added that the Sheriff’s Office is facing financial challenges due to the implementation of the Mays Consent Decree, the result of a settlement that found Sacramento County failed to provide humane treatment of its jail inmates.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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The Task-Specific AI Sweet Spot The most effective AI implementations focus on task-specific applications rather than general automation.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Alex feels relief, excitement, fear and fulfillment.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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These are often the activities that require the deepest focus and bring you the most fulfillment, such as strategizing, writing, designing, problem-solving, or making key decisions.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Manilow is set to resume his residency at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino on June 12 following his stops around the U.S. — which include stops Utah, Idaho, Oregon and California as well as a final performance in San Jose, Calif. on July 20.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Look, it’s already started, with criticism of his performance for the national team against Portugal on Wednesday.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Their guide, speaking to the New York Times, credited their accomplishment to a secret advantage: prior to the trip, the climbers inhaled xenon gas, which may have made their acclimatization to the low-oxygen environment of Everest easier.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
29 May 2025
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Often my friends share the news like the tattoo is some sort of accomplishment and, if the young adult is present, will summon them over to show off the new ink to (presumably) collect compliments.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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