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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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The rule, originally implemented by the forerunner of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Wall Street’s self-regulator, defined pattern day traders as investors who executed four or more “day trades” within five business days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Strategy declined 5.9% after the world’s largest holder of Bitcoin announced it recently executed a strategic sale.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

It’s a vision wide enough to include monster trucks, lowriders, underground comedy, Miami street art, Texas barbecue and haggis tacos, dreamed up by Ferguson and executed by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Joseph Smith, the defendant will not be executed.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

Unlike Beria, Khrushchev was not arrested and executed.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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