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 set is an easy stand-in for this moment in Birbiglia’s career: ambitious without being flashy, all in the execution.
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Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
The lack of execution down the stretch cost the Sox.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
The use of flow, variable rhythms, and the subversion of rhyme and poetic form align with the documentary-like execution in underground cinema.
—Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Death by a firing squad is an option in Idaho, although the state hasn’t carried out an execution since 2012.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
The lack of execution down the stretch cost the Sox.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
The use of flow, variable rhythms, and the subversion of rhyme and poetic form align with the documentary-like execution in underground cinema.
—Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Death by a firing squad is an option in Idaho, although the state hasn’t carried out an execution since 2012.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for execution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for execution
Noun
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The advisors weren't consulting on the new framework, and there is much uncertainty about its implementation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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Full implementation of the 2023 Minnesota Rehabilitation & Reinvestment Act before transferring any inmate (MRRA allows qualified inmates a chance to shave an additional 17 percent off their sentences).—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
Noun
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These are often the activities that require the deepest focus and bring you the most fulfillment, such as strategizing, writing, designing, problem-solving, or making key decisions.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Alex feels relief, excitement, fear and fulfillment.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
Noun
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According to a statement obtained by PEOPLE that was then posted on his Instagram, Billy's NPH has been made worse by recent concert performances, leading to problems with his hearing, vision and balance.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Rocket markets various brand campaigns and performance marketing channels to clients through its Direct-to-Consumer segment.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Their guide, speaking to the New York Times, credited their accomplishment to a secret advantage: prior to the trip, the climbers inhaled xenon gas, which may have made their acclimatization to the low-oxygen environment of Everest easier.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
29 May 2025
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Often my friends share the news like the tattoo is some sort of accomplishment and, if the young adult is present, will summon them over to show off the new ink to (presumably) collect compliments.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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