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
Bergman plays a girl who claims to be the daughter of Russia's last Tsar and, therefore, the only Romanov family member who escaped execution.
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
On the other side is Pablo’s now-adult son Aaron, who demands justice, but has a hard time finding comfort in Ramirez’s execution.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
The film dives into thorny territory as Leticia develops a relationship with a man named Hank (Billy Bob Thornton) who, unbeknownst to her, was involved in the execution of her husband.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Miller is playing an integral role, mentoring students in multiple phases of show design and execution, and coaching emerging designers throughout the process.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
On the other side is Pablo’s now-adult son Aaron, who demands justice, but has a hard time finding comfort in Ramirez’s execution.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
The film dives into thorny territory as Leticia develops a relationship with a man named Hank (Billy Bob Thornton) who, unbeknownst to her, was involved in the execution of her husband.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Miller is playing an integral role, mentoring students in multiple phases of show design and execution, and coaching emerging designers throughout the process.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for execution
Noun
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But negotiations in Cairo last week failed to achieve any consensus on implementation of the second phase.—
Hadeel Al-Shalchi,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2025
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The film's star, Adrien Brody, also downplayed its implementation.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Consider factory floors, call centers, retail fulfillment centers and hospitality services.—
Michael Engle,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Weiss is a keynote speaker and executive coach who teaches people and businesses how to find more happiness, fulfillment and satisfaction at work.—
Jessica Weiss, Contributor,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For many, the slight performance upgrade over an equivalent M-series MacBook Air made little sense.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The last time Andress was heard from in public was in a July 16, 2024 tweet offering a literally sobering mea culpa for her performance at the 2024 MLC Home Run Derby in Texas.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2025
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By granting autonomy and ownership over tasks, employees can better manage stress and enhance their sense of accomplishment and contentment.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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President Trump, in his 2025 address to the joint session of Congress, on March 4, 2025, sought to highlight the accomplishments of the opening weeks of his second administration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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