as in implementation
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 execution
But facing an execution date of March 13, time is running out.
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Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
This includes California, Pennsylvania, Oregon and Ohio, where governors have currently placed executions on hold.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
However, former President Joe Biden was criticized for its execution.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
What is certain, however, is the effect executions have on the inmate’s family.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
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Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
This includes California, Pennsylvania, Oregon and Ohio, where governors have currently placed executions on hold.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
However, former President Joe Biden was criticized for its execution.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
What is certain, however, is the effect executions have on the inmate’s family.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for execution
Noun
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However, the implementation of these systems must be carefully balanced against privacy concerns.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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My company's work with various organizations has shown us that the most successful AI implementations start with a clear focus on human capabilities.—
Justin Tobin,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On one level, Adolescence thus represented the fulfillment of Matt Remick’s dream: A blockbuster built around a modest budget, its structure and release controlled by a non-celebrity filmmaker who sipped tea, not Kool-Aid.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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For many women, becoming an entrepreneur goes beyond the fulfillment of building your own business.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tel’s performance a silver lining…?—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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La Jolla Playhouse’s annual Without Walls Festival returns next week with 25 shows offering more than 75 performances at 15 locations across four days on the UC San Diego campus April 24 -27.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Whether that's more impressive than his in-ring accomplishments is up to interpretation.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rejoining Formula 1 as its official timekeeper in 2025 is part of this version —but the message is broader: the brand is for those who push limits of high performance, competitiveness and accomplishment, in sports or life.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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