1
as in enforcing
to carry out effectively
the agency charged with executing the nation's drug laws
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as in performing
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 murdering
to put to death deliberately
during the war those convicted of desertion were summarily executed
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Recent Examples of executing
The company has identified weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting and is executing a remediation plan, including hiring additional staff and implementing a new ERP system.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Management believes that the current cash on hand is sufficient to continue executing the business plan, assuming favorable guidance from the FDA regarding additional clinical trials.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
But business schools have the advantage that, now in 2024, real businesses, including the most valuable firms on the planet, and the stock market, have already made substantial progress in executing the change.
—Steve Denning, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The home was purchased in 1675 by Jonathan Corwin, who was responsible for charging and executing 19 people suspected of witchcraft.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The indictments claim the officers unnecessarily heightened the risk associated with executing the warrant by withholding pertinent information while preparing it and during its execution.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
In the majority of meetings between the two squads in 2024, Minnesota bested the Liberty by out-executing New York on both ends of the floor, generating better shots on offense and setting the tone with its defense.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2024
As agencies, we’re not only tasked with executing great campaigns but also guiding our clients through this shifting terrain by delivering smarter strategies that drive real value.
—Orla Murphy, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Whereas automation implies machines taking over tasks previously performed by humans, augmentation refers to the cooperation between humans and machines in executing tasks.
—Harvard Business Review, 16 Oct. 2024
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Management believes that the current cash on hand is sufficient to continue executing the business plan, assuming favorable guidance from the FDA regarding additional clinical trials.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
But business schools have the advantage that, now in 2024, real businesses, including the most valuable firms on the planet, and the stock market, have already made substantial progress in executing the change.
—Steve Denning, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The home was purchased in 1675 by Jonathan Corwin, who was responsible for charging and executing 19 people suspected of witchcraft.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The indictments claim the officers unnecessarily heightened the risk associated with executing the warrant by withholding pertinent information while preparing it and during its execution.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
In the majority of meetings between the two squads in 2024, Minnesota bested the Liberty by out-executing New York on both ends of the floor, generating better shots on offense and setting the tone with its defense.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2024
As agencies, we’re not only tasked with executing great campaigns but also guiding our clients through this shifting terrain by delivering smarter strategies that drive real value.
—Orla Murphy, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Whereas automation implies machines taking over tasks previously performed by humans, augmentation refers to the cooperation between humans and machines in executing tasks.
—Harvard Business Review, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executing
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Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Biden administration to continue enforcing, for the time being, a new rule that aims to curb emissions of the greenhouse gas methane from new and existing oil and gas facilities.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Apple has made moves towards bringing more robust sign-in practices to iPhone users with its Passwords app for password and passkey management across devices, and Google has long been a pioneer in the passkey adoption field as well as enforcing stricter password rules for users.Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Bailey, who appeared in 15 Broadway productions, retired from performing in 2008 following a devastating onstage accident.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Forest Service has 11 aircraft capable of performing this supervision in California, but only one — an airplane — can do so at night, Freeman said.Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Over 30 years after being sentenced for murdering their parents, new evidence in Erik and Lyle Menendez’s case will be reevaluated, Los Angeles District Attorney Javier Gascon announced in a press conference on Thursday.Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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Reports of Russian forces murdering Ukrainian POWs execution-style have appeared with alarming regularity.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Have a clear and worthy mission, and be open to creative ways of accomplishing it.Lindsey Witmer Collins, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Paint a high-level picture of what success looks like in a year and what accomplishing their business priorities will look like.Archana Rao, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Promoting competencies like understanding emotions, achieving positive goals and building relationships is key to a fulfilling life.Hashim Hayat, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Positive sources of joy can include fulfilling hobbies such as painting, playing a musical instrument, writing or gardening.Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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It was sparked by Delta’s long-term goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and short-term goal of procuring 400 million gallons of SAF each year by the end of 2030, Frosch said.Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company highlights its ongoing efforts to secure additional financing and expand production capabilities, while acknowledging the uncertainty of achieving these goals.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The growth of peer-to-peer marketplaces is a trend to watch in 2025 as brands are tasked with doing more with the same—or even fewer—resources and fashioning new revenue streams to drive better business outcomes.Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That might look like doing the dishes, going for a quick jog, or sorting through unread emails piling up in your inbox.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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Baby boomers are the most likely generation to be working multiple jobs at once, as inflation and high costs of living are making retirement a more distant dream.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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In fact, the upstarts of fintech already are making inroads into the private credit industry.Don Muir, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Executing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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