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
While most restaurants in New York take months, or even years, to go from concept to execution, Mira was fully renovated and launched in just 26 days.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 July 2025
In addition, Yoon is accused of obstructing warrant executions by the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) in December and January by mobilizing the presidential security detail and authorizing the use of force.
—Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
The mission remains: deploy top talent, drive impact and fuel relentless execution to deliver results.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Espionage Arrests In the past few weeks, Iran has detained over 700 people accused of spying for Israel and the U.S., with state media reporting at least six executions, including three Kurds accused of aiding Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence agency.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 July 2025
In addition, Yoon is accused of obstructing warrant executions by the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) in December and January by mobilizing the presidential security detail and authorizing the use of force.
—Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
The mission remains: deploy top talent, drive impact and fuel relentless execution to deliver results.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Espionage Arrests In the past few weeks, Iran has detained over 700 people accused of spying for Israel and the U.S., with state media reporting at least six executions, including three Kurds accused of aiding Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence agency.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for execution
Noun
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The company’s ticket sizes are typically large, and implementation is also complex and expensive, meaning that the product may not scale as well with small and medium-sized firms.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Given that the implementation of all this may overwhelm hospital waiting rooms and beds, overcrowd jails and prisons and require public housing, several questions arise.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Aug. 2025
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But as her fame rises, Ally’s desire to catapult in the industry and Jackson’s personal demons threaten their relationship and ability to find fulfillment through music.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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This retrograde is all about finding true fulfillment in creative endeavors and romantic connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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The company’s latest CEO pay package, worth about $29 billion, comes several months after a Delaware court rejected for a second time Musk’s 2018 performance award following a shareholder lawsuit.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
4 Aug. 2025
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The cover of the August 11, 2025, issue, by the artist Amy Sherald, is a portrait of the trans model and performance artist Arewà Basit.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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The tennis community has rallied around Townsend’s achievement, with fellow stars like Coco Gauff, Madison Keys, and Ben Shelton publicly celebrating her accomplishment.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 July 2025
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The Impact of Excessive Competitiveness While a little bit of competition can be healthy for kids, Dr. Lee says too much can create chronic stress that can lead to burnout, de-prioritizing collaboration, and even lying about their accomplishments.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
28 July 2025
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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