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
According to reports, a few boosters donated the necessary money to keep the program around, but this ultimately may be a stay-of-execution.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
From early development to creative execution, this panel offers insight into how original ideas are brought to life across studios and continents, delivering fresh voices, distinct visual styles, and boundary-pushing humor for global audiences.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 11 May 2026
Later, the Moon squares the Sun and may expose tension between ideas and execution.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The BofA analysts went to sell from buy, citing execution risk as the customer platform for marketing, sales, and customer service pivots to an AI agent-first model.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 May 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
From early development to creative execution, this panel offers insight into how original ideas are brought to life across studios and continents, delivering fresh voices, distinct visual styles, and boundary-pushing humor for global audiences.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 11 May 2026
Later, the Moon squares the Sun and may expose tension between ideas and execution.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The BofA analysts went to sell from buy, citing execution risk as the customer platform for marketing, sales, and customer service pivots to an AI agent-first model.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for execution
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While Beijing has agreed to postpone the implementation of some of its sweeping controls on rare earths in October, industries have continued to struggle with supply shortages.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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The draft bill has already been finalized and is now with the Ministry of Culture, moving the initiative toward implementation as a national public policy.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Packages that were assembled at Amazon’s massive fulfillment centers are sent to the hubs for sorting before local gig workers and contractors pick the up for delivery.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Mladenov conditioned Israel’s full withdrawal from Gaza on the fulfillment of other elements of the plan – primarily Hamas’ disarmament and achieving civil governance in Gaza.—
Eugenia Yosef,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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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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After a 27-point performance in the first game, Brittney Sykes had 14 points by halftime in the rematch and finished with a career-high 38.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Wild-eyed in a register that ranges from dreamy to terrified to stunned into submission, her performance is the most honestly felt thing here.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Musk promoted the accomplishment on Twitter.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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For many students, graduation is a chance to celebrate an accomplishment and begin a new chapter.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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