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executed

[ek-si-kyoo-tid] / ˈɛk sɪˌkyu tɪd /


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


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President Trump said in a social-media post that “brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Ilkay Gundogan executed his effort with perfection, lacing a ferocious, dipping strike into David de Gea's top corner, the Manchester United stopper only able to watch it fly in.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Sheryl Underwood expertly executed the punchlines and made the culture the star of her set.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“We executed well on what was in our control” in the quarter, CEO Brian Armstrong said.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

I executed a backflip and landed behind the supine mech in a crouch.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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