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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 executions
Maintain Proven Campaigns For Continued Success Successful campaigns are built on strong insights and great executions.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Garraty is forced to watch several of his comrades' executions while fighting for his own life with a gun to his head.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
The state resumed executions in 2025 and carried out a nitrogen-hypoxia execution in March, the first in Louisiana after a years-long pause.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
All executions were temporarily suspended in Idaho while the state constructs the firing squad chamber.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
The last time there were more executions in a year for the entire country was 2014, when 35 people were put to death.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Why are executions on the rise and when is the next one?
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Before this year, Florida’s record for executions in a year during the modern era was eight in 1984 and 2014.
—Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
According to psychiatrist interviews conducted with his younger sister, Allyn, Kemper cut the hands off of her doll, beheaded and dismembered the family cat, and fantasized about executions and gas chambers.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Garraty is forced to watch several of his comrades' executions while fighting for his own life with a gun to his head.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
The state resumed executions in 2025 and carried out a nitrogen-hypoxia execution in March, the first in Louisiana after a years-long pause.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
All executions were temporarily suspended in Idaho while the state constructs the firing squad chamber.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
The last time there were more executions in a year for the entire country was 2014, when 35 people were put to death.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Why are executions on the rise and when is the next one?
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Before this year, Florida’s record for executions in a year during the modern era was eight in 1984 and 2014.
—Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
According to psychiatrist interviews conducted with his younger sister, Allyn, Kemper cut the hands off of her doll, beheaded and dismembered the family cat, and fantasized about executions and gas chambers.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executions
Noun
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Additionally, providers should demonstrate experience with enterprise-scale implementations and offer clear service-level agreements that align with business requirements.—
Dave Glaser,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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There very possibly will be vulnerabilities discovered in either the FIDO spec or various implementations of it.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Despite her accomplishments in the worlds of faith, fashion and pageants, Erika emphasized that her priorities in life included being a wife and mother.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Beyond his accomplishments on the gridiron, Payton was also a community leader and committed philanthropist, which earned him the honor of having the NFL Man of the Year Award named after him.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Palestinians and Israeli Jews also came to regard the other side’s actions as fulfillments of their own national nightmares, ethnic cleansing for one and extermination for the other.—
Hussein Agha,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Investigation remains in local hands Yolo County supervisors, Reisig and Sheriff Tom Lopez asked the state Department of Justice to intervene in the Esparto investigation, and any associated criminal prosecutions.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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This effort produced enough evidence to finally bring charges in some of these cases, and lawmakers in other states revised their deadlines so prosecutions could move forward.—
Willoughby Mariano,
ProPublica,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Farrell and costar Cristin Milioti are both nominated for their performances in limited/anthology series categories.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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As Vevo’s Senior Manager of Talent Booking, Cynthia Todd emphasized the close partnership and trust that goes into making opportunities like these special performances come together in Live From Vevo Studios.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The company also highlighted significant business achievements with hyperscalers, who play a crucial role in the AI rollout.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The online fundraiser, which launched on Saturday, includes a roughly three-minute clip highlighting Kirk’s achievements as a right-wing activist, as well as a lengthy eulogy praising his legacy.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Executions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executions. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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