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
Throw in the additional points Malinin could earn for the degree of execution, and the quad axel gives him a massive scoring advantage.
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Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Family members of the victims who attended the execution told The Associated Press they were unsettled by Simpson's demeanor in the death chamber.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Listen, if executions in the streets of your citizens [by ICE agents] doesn’t get people to speak out, then nothing will.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The trial was shorter than an ordinary death-penalty case because Ragan waived his right to have a jury decide his sentence, opting instead for Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez to do so, an unusual move for a defendant facing execution.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Family members of the victims who attended the execution told The Associated Press they were unsettled by Simpson's demeanor in the death chamber.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Listen, if executions in the streets of your citizens [by ICE agents] doesn’t get people to speak out, then nothing will.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The trial was shorter than an ordinary death-penalty case because Ragan waived his right to have a jury decide his sentence, opting instead for Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez to do so, an unusual move for a defendant facing execution.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for execution
Noun
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Under the current appropriations, a full statewide implementation was not feasible.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Golden State is at a critical juncture in textile waste management, with the implementation of SB 707 catalyzing a circular economy.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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However, to date, the relationship has been the best, as it has been adorned with love, kindness, joy and fulfillment.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Penguin Random House Canada does not currently provide direct order fulfillment from this Web site.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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My focus is on job approval, which not only captures a president’s popularity but has a huge impact on the performance of the president’s party in other elections, such as the upcoming November midterms.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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While Bad Bunny’s performance had the advantage of being live at the game, Turning Point’s show brought in a sizable number of streamers.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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One of his most significant accomplishments in the role so far has been striking a deal with the Paris Olympic Committee for LVMH to be a main sponsor.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Yet despite all these accomplishments, Burns not only allowed inflation to gather momentum, but did so by colluding politically with the White House unlike any other Fed chair.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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