1
as in enforced
to carry out effectively
the agency charged with executing the nation's drug laws
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as in performed
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 assassinated
to put to death deliberately
during the war those convicted of desertion were summarily executed
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Recent Examples of executed
In June, investigators executed a search warrant at the girlfriend’s residence, where authorities allegedly discovered a 32-gallon trash can that later tested positive for Alexis’ blood, WISC reported.
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that search warrants were executed in relation to VC Defensa but did not answer questions about the nature of the investigation.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
As per tradition, the father is executed after their child's birth, so Maul never had a chance to play catch or go to a ball game with his dad.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 19 May 2026
California has not executed a prisoner since 2006, but the death penalty remains legal and is still pursued in select cases.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
They are executed in silk-satin, and lined with leather in Balenciaga’s signature gray.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Santa Rosa's Press Gazette reports that he was arrested on May 14 after a warrant was executed.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Alleged leaders of those protests have been imprisoned or executed.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 18 May 2026
That contradiction — an audacious creative vision executed on a shoestring — sits at the heart of what has made Oldenburg one of Europe’s most beloved indie showcases.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that search warrants were executed in relation to VC Defensa but did not answer questions about the nature of the investigation.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
As per tradition, the father is executed after their child's birth, so Maul never had a chance to play catch or go to a ball game with his dad.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 19 May 2026
California has not executed a prisoner since 2006, but the death penalty remains legal and is still pursued in select cases.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
They are executed in silk-satin, and lined with leather in Balenciaga’s signature gray.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Santa Rosa's Press Gazette reports that he was arrested on May 14 after a warrant was executed.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Alleged leaders of those protests have been imprisoned or executed.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 18 May 2026
That contradiction — an audacious creative vision executed on a shoestring — sits at the heart of what has made Oldenburg one of Europe’s most beloved indie showcases.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executed
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Cheng said authorities focus from the outset on breaking prisoners to gain guilty pleas in an environment of isolation, constant surveillance, enforced silence and extreme restrictions on physical movement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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By ordinance, food establishments had until May 1 to renew their operating permit before the suspension was enforced.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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Marketing and implementation analyses were performed to determine whether a new name could realistically be adopted across healthcare systems, medical education, research institutions and public communication.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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That remains up for debate, although the northern courses since the calendar move in 2019 — Bethpage Black and Oak Hill in New York and Aronimink — have performed well.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Later that evening, Lennon was assassinated outside of his apartment building, rendering the interview his final words spoken on the record.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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After Israel assassinated Hamas’ other leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, his brother Mohammed Sinwar, and Mohammed Deif, al-Haddad was considered to be one of the militant group’s top decision makers.—
Eugenia Yosef,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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In efforts to combat higher prices amid the war with Iran, several states — including Indiana and Georgia — have recently implemented temporary suspensions of their gas taxes.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The law, implemented in 2003, threatened a host of sanctions, including school closure, if student test scores didn't rise, but its standards were seen by many to be not just unrealistic but unattainable.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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Ohtani is a one-of-one player, someone who's already accomplished virtually everything a player can accomplish in Major League Baseball.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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With 43 new tracks released at once, early projections indicate Drake could simultaneously hold the top three spots on the Billboard 200 chart — something only Michael Jackson previously accomplished after his death in 2009.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 May 2026
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He was arrested in May 2024 and was later charged with Vesey’s killing while behind bars, with investigators revealing she had been murdered inside her apartment the day after her 21st birthday on July 12, 1980, officials said.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Which is horrible, just that amount of women being murdered.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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In some ways, Rashad has fulfilled that promise.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The honor fulfilled late owner Joan Payson’ decades-old wish to retire the number after the Say Hey Kid’s playing days.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Two suspects and three adults were killed at the Islamic Center of San Diego, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl told reporters.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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The state-run Anadolu Agency said the 37-year-old suspect in the latest attack, identified as Metin O, allegedly shot and killed his wife in a street before firing from his car at a restaurant, killing its owner and an employee.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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“Executed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executed. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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