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someone who is named to act on behalf of another
He named his daughter as the executor of his will.
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Recent Examples of executors
Those messages led me to create this guide as a starting point for families, executors, surviving spouses, and beneficiaries.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The digital replication right does not expire at a person’s death, and can be transferred and licensed by heirs, executors and others.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 May 2026
But a messy dispute between Jackson’s daughter, Paris, and his estate’s executors, entertainment lawyer John Branca and music executive John McClain, has taken some of the fizz out of the celebration.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 15 May 2026
The actress and musician had requested the executors have a schedule to submit the estate's annual accounting information.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Paris Jackson just won a major victory in her ongoing battle with her dad’s estate’s executors.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Others who testified include the executors of Epstein's estate, as well as former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and billionaire businessman Les Wexner.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Her sister, Marsie Scharlatt, one of the estate’s executors, was tasked with establishing an archive of Wilke’s art and materials in Los Angeles, becoming the main contact for curators and galleries researching her work.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
Requirements vary by state, and many executors work with an attorney to help manage court filing and other legal steps.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The digital replication right does not expire at a person’s death, and can be transferred and licensed by heirs, executors and others.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 May 2026
But a messy dispute between Jackson’s daughter, Paris, and his estate’s executors, entertainment lawyer John Branca and music executive John McClain, has taken some of the fizz out of the celebration.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 15 May 2026
The actress and musician had requested the executors have a schedule to submit the estate's annual accounting information.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Paris Jackson just won a major victory in her ongoing battle with her dad’s estate’s executors.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Others who testified include the executors of Epstein's estate, as well as former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and billionaire businessman Les Wexner.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Her sister, Marsie Scharlatt, one of the estate’s executors, was tasked with establishing an archive of Wilke’s art and materials in Los Angeles, becoming the main contact for curators and galleries researching her work.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
Requirements vary by state, and many executors work with an attorney to help manage court filing and other legal steps.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executors
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Vucic, government officials and the pro-government media have branded critics as foreign agents who wish to destroy the country — rhetoric that has ramped up political polarization.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Carbajal isn’t the only business owner who says fear of immigration agents kept customers home.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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An agreement adopted by the First Continental Congress and signed by all 53 delegates that urged colonists to boycott British goods.—
Justin Adams,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Still, Bianco, the two-term sheriff of California’s fourth most populous county, is a favorite of many Republicans in the state and won more support from delegates during the party’s recent endorsing convention than Hilton, though neither reached the necessary 60% to win the party backing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Capital and its representatives became significantly more powerful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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In 2023, he was impeached on charges of bribery, dereliction of duty and disregard of official duties by the GOP-majority Texas House in a 121-23 vote, including more than 60 members of his own party and all five representatives from his home area of Collin County.—
Fin Daniel Gómez,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Amidst its wars with Iran and its proxies and tensions with Turkey, Israel has also started expressing concerns about Egypt and its military.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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That’s a reference to Iran’s support for proxies, including Houthi rebels in Yemen, Hamas militants in Gaza and Shiite armed groups in Iraq.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 May 2026
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In this latest take, a miniseries, Javier Bardem steps into De Niro’s shoes as Max Cady and Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson star as his (married) onetime attorneys.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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One of Marriott’s attorneys, Sarah Duggan, declined to comment.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Noun
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To assign a task, simply tick a box, add a description, choose assignees, and input an optional due date.—
Robert Anderson,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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Netanyahu will convene a limited security consultation on Saturday evening with select ministers and security officials to discuss the developments in Iran negotiations, the source told CNN.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Senegal’s president can now rebuild his government in his image, appointing ministers who pledge allegiance solely to him.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
23 May 2026
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Martin County Sheriff's Office deputies allegedly found two hydrocodone pills in his left pants pocket, according to the police affidavit obtained by PEOPLE on March 31.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Former agents could still become California sheriff’s deputies and cops — after going through the state’s law enforcement training.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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“Executors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executors. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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