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
While Cruz's proposal didn't make it through the House of Representatives, Carr is now taking action to stop the program's implementation.
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Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
However, the map is likely to run into legal challenges that could delay its implementation.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Traders have braced a barrage of headlines, from a weaker-than-expected jobs report, to the implementation of President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs, to his administration’s attempts to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
The implementation of Nielsen’s new Big Data + Panel currency already promises to help juice the TV ratings, and a recent tweak to the company’s out-of-home measurement system is expected to scare up even bigger crowds in hitherto underserved markets from South Bend to Tallahassee.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
However, the map is likely to run into legal challenges that could delay its implementation.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Traders have braced a barrage of headlines, from a weaker-than-expected jobs report, to the implementation of President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs, to his administration’s attempts to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
The implementation of Nielsen’s new Big Data + Panel currency already promises to help juice the TV ratings, and a recent tweak to the company’s out-of-home measurement system is expected to scare up even bigger crowds in hitherto underserved markets from South Bend to Tallahassee.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implementation
Noun
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And on Sunday, the Hurricanes did it with a complete team effort and a blend of highlight worthy moments and sound execution of fundamentals. Beck, making his Miami debut after transferring in from Georgia, completed 20 of 31 passes for 205 yards and two touchdowns.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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Many such attacks were accompanied by extreme physical violence, including summary executions.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Owning a canine often gives people a sense of purpose and fulfillment, with 92 percent of cat owners and 94 percent of dog owners agreeing.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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True flourishing encompasses not only material well-being and mental health, but also purpose, relationships, character, and even spiritual fulfillment.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Implementation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implementation. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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