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
The legislature also approved the firing squad as another execution method over difficulties obtaining the drugs.
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Landon Mion, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Authorities brought in 100 of his peers to watch the execution as a warning of the dangers of tuning in.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
What Happens Next Hoffman's execution is currently scheduled to take place at the Louisiana State Penitentiary on Tuesday, March 18.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Hotter than my insistence that the Ghost Island theme (if not execution) was amazing?
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Landon Mion, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Authorities brought in 100 of his peers to watch the execution as a warning of the dangers of tuning in.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
What Happens Next Hoffman's execution is currently scheduled to take place at the Louisiana State Penitentiary on Tuesday, March 18.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Hotter than my insistence that the Ghost Island theme (if not execution) was amazing?
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for execution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for execution
Noun
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The growing economic concerns in the United States, sparked by President Trump’s implementation of tariffs, are fostering an unfavorable climate for markets in general.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Those provisions require the news organization to notify the union about any significant implementations of AI in the newsroom and protect permanent staff from losing their positions due to said AI usage.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some cultures view it as a disruption to the social order, while others recognize it as a necessary path to individual fulfillment and healthier relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Engaging in a passion outside of work offers opportunities for creativity, relaxation and personal fulfillment.—
Judy E Davidson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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McCaffery has a contract through the 2028 season, but with his program plagued by stagnant on-court performance and collapsing ticket sales, athletic director Beth Goetz could make a change.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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By the close of their show, after having mimed chasing after the performance’s nonexistent plot, Tatarsky sat at the head of a table, facing the audience, eating Life cereal with milk, with their hands, out of an empty skull, and at one point chewed and swallowed a cigarette.—
Priscilla Posada,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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Rebuilding the social fabric while transitioning to a new economy takes time, but 20 years in Huna Totem points to language revitalization among its accomplishments at Icy Strait Point.—
Elaine Glusac,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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Her career accomplishments included such honors as being included in the Marquis Who's Who listing of influential professionals.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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