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 long-term outlook is hopeful, but there are very real execution risks between now and then.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
In practice, execution introduces pressure.
—Felysha Walker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
The justices did not issue an opinion explaining their decision to stay Duckett’s execution.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Chief Justice Carlos Muniz and Justices Jorge Labarga, John Couriel, Jamie Grosshans, Renatha Francis, and Meredith Sasso approved of the hold, for now, on the execution.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
In practice, execution introduces pressure.
—Felysha Walker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
The justices did not issue an opinion explaining their decision to stay Duckett’s execution.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Chief Justice Carlos Muniz and Justices Jorge Labarga, John Couriel, Jamie Grosshans, Renatha Francis, and Meredith Sasso approved of the hold, for now, on the execution.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for execution
Noun
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In the first year of implementation, 138 extreme risk protection order petitions were filed, according to state court data.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Biden-era rule never took effect, following decisions by two federal courts in Texas in 2024 to delay its implementation.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The respect of your peers and your feelings of fulfilment will fuel your drive to work as never before.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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If everything else goes to plan, Tentsile will begin early fulfillment deliveries in May and standard fulfillments in August.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pipkins is charged with kidnapping and first-degree murder in perpetration of a kidnapping.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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People around the world were decrying the perpetration of a genocide.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Big 12 Player of the Year is coming off of one of her best performances as a Horned Frog with 28 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in the win over Virginia in the Sweet 16.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Espionage is never a solo performance.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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As at many workplaces, agency assessments can be hyperbolic, reflecting the effusiveness of a supportive boss trying to promote the accomplishments of his team and win his employee a raise.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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One of his proudest accomplishments was creating the FWISD Scholar Athlete Award program.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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