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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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In the United States, only 18 women have been executed since 1976, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

Still, a successful strategy must be executed properly on all fronts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

"Multiple search warrants were executed where significant amounts of property were seized," police said.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

David came up with the ending and I executed it as best we could.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

“It was the first time a married couple had been executed. Also something about the first time American citizens were executed for spying in peacetime. It was very controversial.”

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass




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