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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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So far this year, 15 people have been executed in the United States.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

The company also unveiled a two-year HK$300-million capital return program to be executed between FY 2027 and FY 2028, which is a step up from prior program which had no timeline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

On May 22, investigators executed a search warrant in the 14000 block of Silent Stream Court and arrested Watson without incident, according to authorities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

We executed Plan Number One an hour and a half later, when Stephen headed off to school.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate




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