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
Here's what to know about how the execution will go.
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CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Duties include overseeing the diligence, structuring and execution of private market investments that support the energy transition and other sustainability focused investments consistent with the portfolio strategy.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The execution of the plan was just as thoughtful as the idea itself.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 Apr. 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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CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Duties include overseeing the diligence, structuring and execution of private market investments that support the energy transition and other sustainability focused investments consistent with the portfolio strategy.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The execution of the plan was just as thoughtful as the idea itself.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 Apr. 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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Demand in recent months has been heavier in sports and streaming, and the market appears poised for some uncertainty tied to the Trump administration’s implementation of tariffs, which have undermined the stock market.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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Nevertheless, healthcare lags behind other sectors in the implementation of digital strategies, according to Dr Rainer Sibbel, professor of international health management at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.—
Sally Percy,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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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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Sharing the stage with Warren only accentuates what his performance is missing.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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For Fudd’s performance in the game, she was awarded the Most Outstanding Player.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Remember to include numbers wherever possible in your resume to emphasize the scope, timeliness, and impact of your professional accomplishments.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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This was a great accomplishment and everyone has to live this once.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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