1
as in enforces
to carry out effectively
the agency charged with executing the nation's drug laws
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as in performs
to carry through (as a process) to completion
when you execute this dance step, try to keep your arms a little higher
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as in assassinates
to put to death deliberately
during the war those convicted of desertion were summarily executed
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Recent Examples of executes
Fred Battisti develops and executes a companywide leasing strategy as First National Realty Partners' Chief Revenue Officer.
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Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
If the company executes well on its foundry plans and delivers compelling new CPU and GPU chips, Intel could see almost 3x upside.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
An investor can set the parameters of a trade so that when the timing is right, the system immediately executes the trade without human oversight.
—Thomas Hartmann, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Yorba Linda executes at a high level at every part of the game.
—Michael Huntley, Orange County Register, 7 Oct. 2024
Once Walmart executes its stock split on Monday, that will reduce the retailer’s stock price.
—Alex Veiga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024
Rita, being the daughter of a pub piano man, gets to sing live when the BBC arrives for a morale-boosting outside broadcast, and Ronan soulfully executes a sweet pastiche of 1940s ditties, composed by Nicholas Britell and Taura Stinson.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
However, as the company grows, this role must evolve from being a visionary who executes to a strategist who leads.
—Somdutta Singh, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
If the company executes well on its foundry plans and delivers compelling new CPU and GPU chips, Intel could see almost 3x upside.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
An investor can set the parameters of a trade so that when the timing is right, the system immediately executes the trade without human oversight.
—Thomas Hartmann, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Yorba Linda executes at a high level at every part of the game.
—Michael Huntley, Orange County Register, 7 Oct. 2024
Once Walmart executes its stock split on Monday, that will reduce the retailer’s stock price.
—Alex Veiga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024
Rita, being the daughter of a pub piano man, gets to sing live when the BBC arrives for a morale-boosting outside broadcast, and Ronan soulfully executes a sweet pastiche of 1940s ditties, composed by Nicholas Britell and Taura Stinson.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
However, as the company grows, this role must evolve from being a visionary who executes to a strategist who leads.
—Somdutta Singh, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executes
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On the other hand, a clear framework enforces policies, assures compliance and automates access, which can help to decrease errors and prevent unwanted access.Rohan Pinto, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Congress makes laws; the administrative state enforces them; and judges decide whether the enforcement is fair based on a close read of the law.Brian Fung, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Blue Ivy performs alongside her mom Beyoncé and Jay-Z's 12-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter was alongside her mom during the big halftime show.Caché McClay, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
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First, there are those who lip-sync – like Kili Paul, a Tanzanian social media star who performs Bollywood and other movie hits against the backdrop of his rural community — a mix of greenery and low-slung buildings.Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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Below, in a chat with THR, Birmingham expands on that pitch, while also explaining how Sheridan accomplishes such authenticity in his Native storytelling and why the death of John Dutton (Kevin Costner‘s character) had to happen in order to arrive at this full-circle ending.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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Acquiring the veteran accomplishes two goals the Yankees set out for themselves after missing out on Soto — get better defensively and more athletic.James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Tax returns Let’s start with the tax return, a near-universal document that fulfills our annual duty to Uncle Sam.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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The show is sponsored by Amazon and each episode fulfills the school's Amazon Wish List to support teachers and students.Daniela Avila, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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This Scoop oversized option, on sale for $27, achieves the high-end aesthetic without a hefty price tag.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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This increases the driving range of the vehicle while the immersion cooling technology achieves a precise temperature control of three percent.Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2025
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In a town that does things by the book, Urban is intent on trying new things, tinkering around with formula.Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
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Society establishes a tax that if AI does the right thing, it is taxed lightly.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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By exchanging intelligence about dangers and innovative security advances, communication makes preparedness possible.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Owen makes a terrific older Spade, all craggy features and rasping voice.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Executes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executes. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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