1
as in to enforce
to carry out effectively
the agency charged with executing the nation's drug laws
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2
as in to perform
to carry through (as a process) to completion
when you execute this dance step, try to keep your arms a little higher
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3
as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
during the war those convicted of desertion were summarily executed
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Recent Examples of execute
Anthropic’s Computer Use capability allows its technology to interpret what’s on a computer screen, select buttons, enter text, navigate websites and execute tasks through any software and real-time internet browsing, the startup said.
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Hayden Field, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Currently, there are no specifics as to how much land has been burned or the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 2 Mar. 2025
This results in a situation where all the major decisions and ideas come directly from the leader, and the team is there just to execute the executive’s orders.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
His role was to judge who had executed the best guest bedroom makeover — Christina and her design team or her competition: her first ex-husband Tarek El Moussa, 43, and his wife, Heather Rae El Moussa, 37.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Hayden Field, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Currently, there are no specifics as to how much land has been burned or the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 2 Mar. 2025
This results in a situation where all the major decisions and ideas come directly from the leader, and the team is there just to execute the executive’s orders.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
His role was to judge who had executed the best guest bedroom makeover — Christina and her design team or her competition: her first ex-husband Tarek El Moussa, 43, and his wife, Heather Rae El Moussa, 37.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for execute
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The estate enforced those rights, leading to an agreement from Wells to include a credit that acknowledges Crichton as the creator of the series.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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Instead, Washington should be even more aggressive in enforcing global rules and norms.—
Richard Nephew,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Feb. 2025
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Elsewhere Thursday morning on Wall Street, KBW downgraded Goldman Sachs to market perform from outperform .—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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According to a probable-cause affidavit obtained by NJ.com, troopers performing a load securement check asked to examine how the tractor-trailer’s doors were sealed.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Trent, who once attempted to assassinate Bradford back upstairs on earth, finally finds confirmation that Bradford and his administration have lied about the lack of survivors on earth.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Despite Sidao’s removal from power in 1275 (he was assassinated), the Mongols continued their successful military campaigns, culminating in the collapse of the Southern Song dynasty in 1279.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Companies are required to send out a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice before implementing mass layoffs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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The real question is not whether AI can improve communication but whether organizations will implement it in a way that enhances authenticity rather than stifling it.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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However, Sam is murdered by Carl Brunner (Goldwyn), leaving him to returns as a ghost, who is unable to communicate with Molly.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Riley, 22, was murdered by an undocumented immigrant.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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Cal Fire captain begged for mercy during slaying captured on video, officials say.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Some were slain by their captors and some were killed in Israel's offenses.—
Reuters,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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The service will aim to fulfill the original mission of Fubo.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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Running a bed and breakfast fulfills a long-time dream of hers.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Crowley notified the city council about the appeal on Thursday, just under a week since Bass fired her in the wake of devastating wildfires that killed dozens of people and burned thousands of homes in the region.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Using archival newspaper reports and interviews with a local historian, here’s a blow-by-blow recreation of the Ashley Gang’s demise — from Sept. 12, 1924, the day of the Bank of Pompano robbery, to Nov. 1, 1924, the day police killed the gangsters.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Execute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execute. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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