as in execution
the doing of an action
the implementation of the idea turned out to be harder than its conception
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Recent Examples of implementation
Tech Hamiltonians and Silicon Valley enthusiasts are often inexperienced in the ways of government and unaccustomed to the compromise and diplomacy that successful policy implementation often requires.
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Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Generally, spending withheld on the health and human services side involved delaying implementation or expansion of programs planned for 2026 into 2027, Correa said.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
However, Solomon stressed CEO optimism is tempered by frustration with how the new administration is handling policy implementation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
One is the sorting out of the major policy implementations.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Generally, spending withheld on the health and human services side involved delaying implementation or expansion of programs planned for 2026 into 2027, Correa said.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
However, Solomon stressed CEO optimism is tempered by frustration with how the new administration is handling policy implementation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
One is the sorting out of the major policy implementations.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implementation
Noun
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It had been used along with others to carry out mass executions in 1988 that reportedly killed at least 5,000 people.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Walker's son, Ted Smith, 72, gave testimony at his father's posthumous exoneration, noting his mother never recovered after the execution.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This alignment strengthens professional decision-making while enhancing personal fulfillment and emotional balance.—
Karen Hinds,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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Guest of winner must be at least 21 years old and may be required to sign a separate Promotions Release and Affidavit for Guests prior to prize fulfillment or venue entry.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Implementation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implementation. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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