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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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He has since spoken of being a “martyr” if executed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Hassan told US investigators last year that Tice had been executed on former President Assad's orders, but several people with knowledge of the investigation have questioned the details of his account.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Nineteen times this season, the Rays executed a bunt that resulted in a run crossing the plate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

He was always solid and effortlessly executed these perfect yet almost imperceptibly complex rhythms while also singing harmony vocals.

From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026

And he never wanted them to be executed.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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