executed

verb

past tense of execute
1
as in enforced
to carry out effectively the agency charged with executing the nation's drug laws

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2
as in performed
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 assassinated
to put to death deliberately during the war those convicted of desertion were summarily executed

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Recent Examples of executed According to the United Nations, executions have surged over the last six months, with at least 56 people executed on national security charges since mid-March — including 27 linked to protests earlier this year. — Greg Myre, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 Code executed during that interruption altered the prediction machinery before the processor could use it. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 All of the unoriginality is executed well on a technical level. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026 Czolgosz, having been convicted of murder, was executed in the electric chair within two months of the incident. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 The testator also can take pre-emptive steps to establish his or her mental competence, such as making a video version of the will or undergoing a doctor’s exam near the time the will is executed. — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 In his work, the wait proves not only worth it, but necessary — with character dynamics so richly, exactingly executed and the kind of narrative depth that can only come out of extensive marination. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 Humphreys would be the first person executed in Georgia this year. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 The artist executed most of her sculptures monochromatically, usually in solid black but also occasionally working with white or gold. — Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executed
  1. enforced
  2. performed
  3. assassinated
  4. implemented
  5. accomplished
  6. murdered
  7. fulfilled
  8. killed
Verb
  • As a result, the law can’t be uniformly enforced across the country unless the Supreme Court intervenes.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In many northern states, the laws being applied in Islamic courts are enforced by Hisbah.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • In July 2026, humanoid robots performed live laparoscopic gallbladder removals on a patient for the first time.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • By using drones to deliver fires, Russia can adhere to its traditional doctrine while replacing many of the roles previously performed by artillery and tanks.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of performed
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  • After Kirk was assassinated, the Congressional Black Caucus put out a statement condemning political violence.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The judge also cited retaliation against people who were critical of Charlie Kirk after the Turning Point USA co-founder was assassinated last September.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • Licata and Fort Worth ISD’s Board of Managers implemented the Elevate model for the district’s most struggling campuses shortly after they were appointed to their jobs by the Texas Education Agency as part of its takeover of the district.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Big Ten and SEC implemented their plans Tuesday, while the Big 12’s ruling followed Wednesday.
    — Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • This time, their charge to sell the team was already accomplished.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The 27-year-old earned three victories on the PGA Tour in 2026, something only three other players on the circuit accomplished, and picked up another pair of Top 5 finishes as well.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of accomplished
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  • Lorca was murdered in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War by followers of Francisco Franco, and his body remains undiscovered to this day.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Ideologies held by Kirk and others like him, Miles said, are the reason Black people have been violently murdered.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of murdered
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  • This acquisition, expected to be fulfilled in several years, will provide crucial in-flight refueling capabilities, which Qatar currently lacks.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Hutton said her charter authority board didn’t feel Bowman’s previous school board fulfilled its fiduciary responsibilities.
    — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fulfilled
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  • From Minnesota and Indiana to California and Florida, people across the nation who killed others while speeding are now facing charges that carry life sentences.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Two people were killed, along with the suspect, and five were injured in a Minnesota shooting.
    — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of killed

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“Executed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executed. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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