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Recent Examples of executioner
Iran is the world's most prolific executioner after China, according to rights groups.
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CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Since when does the mayor become the judge, jury and executioner for law enforcement?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Pine has been chosen, unconsciously or not, by Roper as his heir and executioner.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Her husband is the judge, jury and executioner.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Since when does the mayor become the judge, jury and executioner for law enforcement?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Pine has been chosen, unconsciously or not, by Roper as his heir and executioner.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Her husband is the judge, jury and executioner.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for executioner
Noun
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The comedy is instead more deadpan, with Rhys playing the flustered straight man against a (sometimes literal) murderer’s row of ensemble members and guest stars.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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And though the local history museum is nothing but artifacts of atrocities (old newspaper report of cannibalism, a murderer’s mask), only Wyck (Stephen Root, great as always) sees anything paranormal in it, and he’s generally written off as a drunk.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But now, Williams is facing a felony charge after participating in senior assassin, a popular tag-style game where teens hunt down their opponents with Nerf and water guns.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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That’s not to say that a background check would have flagged Allen as a potential presidential assassin.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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“Executioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executioner. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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