1
as in enforcing
to carry out effectively
the agency charged with executing the nation's drug laws
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2
as in performing
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 murdering
to put to death deliberately
during the war those convicted of desertion were summarily executed
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Recent Examples of executing
Rodarte, while executing a search warrant at an Olivehurst home the morning of March 26, was killed by a single gunshot, which authorities said was fired by Rick David Oliver.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Trump previously floated the idea of executing attacks on Mexico.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
While the city has notched major wins in executing its vision for downtown, as seen this week, there have also been losses.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Most have selected their lawyer as the first witness, with the second choice split between a relative and a spiritual adviser, according to Jeffrey Collins, an Associated Press reporter who has attended the past seven executions since the state restarted executing people in 2024.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Analytics may identify where problems lie, but autonomous systems close the loop by executing and validating the work needed to solve them.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
So far this season, the Aggies have been stellar in executing their head coach's demands while maintaining poise.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Both had a role in supporting and executing that policy, although neither would have happened without Newsom’s favor.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The mayor also on Wednesday appointed Simonia Brown as a top policy adviser to focus on executing Mamdani’s affordability agenda in Albany.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executing
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Police would definitely have their hands full enforcing that.—
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The green fee was also supposed to apply to cruises and their passengers, too, which makes up a large part of the Hawaii tourism scene, but a federal judge recently blocked Hawaii from enforcing the levy on the floating behemoths, according to CBS.—
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Inside, a lavish cocktail reception featured ice sculptures and live music by 35 musicians from the Philharmonic Orchestra of Puerto Rico, performing familiar compositions with a Latin twist.—
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Asked to select indicators that show how well a school is performing, most respondents pointed to student grade-level performance, student academic growth over time and graduation rates.—
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But there is more murdering and banishing to come.—
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The Huntsman centers on an ICU nurse who becomes immersed in a dangerous world after agreeing to help a coma patient accused of murdering six women.—
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Beyond potential political resistance, implementing the name changes saddles campus administrators with costly and time-consuming busywork, including updating legal documents, maps and physical signage.—
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Some council members have questioned whether the city is rushing the process instead of implementing a more deliberative process to determine if the building can be fixed.—
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Malinin holds the honor as the only skater ever to land a quad axel in competition, first accomplishing the feat in 2022.—
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But experts warn that accomplishing anything near a return to full capacity oil production in Venezuela will likely take years.—
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Another 33 hours passed before law enforcement arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, the defendant now facing a possible death sentence if found guilty by a jury in Utah for allegedly assassinating Kirk.—
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The remainder of my life will be dedicated to assassinating judges, attorneys, and a police station's entire shift staff.—
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Following too closely in its protagonist’s footsteps, The Queen of Versailles presents only two options — tough but spiritually fulfilling material deprivation or unconstrained acquisitiveness.—
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Being able to be with one of the biggest artists Puerto Rico has ever had in such a special month dedicated only to us is fulfilling to the heart.—
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Reeves is currently on Broadway with his Bill & Ted co-star Alex Winter, slaying in Waiting for Godot at the Hudson Theatre.—
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Unfortunately, the serial killer known as John Doe is ritualistically slaying victims by turning the seven deadly sins into symbolic, atrocious murders.—
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“Executing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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