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executed

[ek-si-kyoo-tid] / ˈɛk sɪˌkju tɪd /


ADJECTIVE
formally put to death
Synonyms
STRONG
beheaded crucified electrocuted fried garroted gassed guillotined hanged killed shot


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FBI agents executed a search warrant on Walter’s mobile phone at Midway International Airport in Chicago on Sept. 18, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

“We take our duty to prepare a title and summary and ballot label seriously, and we are confident the court will agree we have faithfully executed that duty here,” said a spokesperson for Bonta.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Though Bloom has carried out significant renovations to the dwelling in the 15 years since he bought it, the description makes clear that all updates were executed with careful consideration of its original 1974 design.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

"It was well executed and, to be honest, it's more of a relief rather than anything."

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

One of the documents that circulated at Fort Monroe was an army plan to be executed in the case of an atomic attack.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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