1
as in enforcing
to carry out effectively
the agency charged with executing the nation's drug laws
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2
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
Police made one arrest after executing a search warrant at a Connecticut smoke shop suspected of selling marijuana without a license.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
He has been involved in executing the recommendations of the Interpath findings.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Penn State raced ahead 14-0 before executing two consecutive offensive scoring drives to finish the half up 28-0.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Even the talented team executing the vision of the world-famous gastronome isn’t above getting creative to accommodate diners.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
This includes executing arbitrary code without explicit user consent.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
On Wednesday, detectives from the Pima County Sheriff's Department assisted the Pima Animal Care Center in executing a search warrant in connection with an animal neglect investigation.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
Building America’s next nuclear reactor Levesque further stated that the team remains at the forefront of successfully executing the various aspects of constructing America’s next nuclear reactor.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
These shortcomings include racial bias, the law's rudimentary acknowledgement of the effects of brain damage and mental illness, prosecutorial misconduct, shoddy defense representation, and the intolerable risk of executing the innocent.
—Martin Sheen, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
He has been involved in executing the recommendations of the Interpath findings.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Penn State raced ahead 14-0 before executing two consecutive offensive scoring drives to finish the half up 28-0.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Even the talented team executing the vision of the world-famous gastronome isn’t above getting creative to accommodate diners.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
This includes executing arbitrary code without explicit user consent.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
On Wednesday, detectives from the Pima County Sheriff's Department assisted the Pima Animal Care Center in executing a search warrant in connection with an animal neglect investigation.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
Building America’s next nuclear reactor Levesque further stated that the team remains at the forefront of successfully executing the various aspects of constructing America’s next nuclear reactor.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
These shortcomings include racial bias, the law's rudimentary acknowledgement of the effects of brain damage and mental illness, prosecutorial misconduct, shoddy defense representation, and the intolerable risk of executing the innocent.
—Martin Sheen, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executing
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For Chloe and her coalition partners, this victory is not just about enforcing regulations but also fostering a cultural shift in how sharks and rays are perceived and treated.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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One of Carter’s primary motivations in doing so was enforcing the SALT II Treaty and, critically, Carter discussed the shuttle with Brezhnev during the treaty meetings.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Joy Malone/Getty Images When are the Jonas Brothers performing on New Year's Eve?Alex Sundby, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Sutcliffe was convicted of murdering 13 women as well as attempting to murder seven others.Lorenzino Estrada, Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
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The timing was awkward — as Bashar and his gang were murdering unarmed protesters en masse.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 31 Dec. 2024
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Now, envision accomplishing these tasks in a fraction of the time, with greater accuracy and insights.Sach Chaudhari, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Less viewed or posted – or, less lauded – is news of people falling short or feeling like an underachiever for not accomplishing the goals or resolutions established at the onset of 2024.Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Women Genuinely Enjoy Their Own Company Society tends to view coupled individuals as happier and more fulfilled than single people, even when single people have meaningful relationships and genuinely fulfilling lives.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, Deadpool & Wolverine provides a fulfilling and happy goodbye to all those pieces.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Set realistic expectations, plan your strategy, and consider the book as part of achieving your broader business and personal goals.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This suggests that authors should focus less on driving book sales and more on achieving their other goals.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Of course, major record labels were interested in whatever the ex-Jane’s members were doing at the peak of their fame.Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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Instead, the Panthers made the call to shut down their 1,100-yard rusher to prevent him from doing further damage to his strained calf or other body parts over the final two games of the season.Joseph Person, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Fernandez Rundle declined to sit for an interview with Herald reporters to discuss this year’s highs and lows, dispatching Arrojo instead.Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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By dispatching the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, the Vikings climbed to 14-2 and are poised to face the 14-2 Lions next week with the NFC North title and, more importantly, the conference’s top seed on the line.Austin Mock, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Executing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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