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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

Joseph Smith, the defendant will not be executed.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

Federal officials also executed three search warrants, which resulted in the discovery of more than 30 firearms and a crossbow at two of the locations, Remily said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

It turned out that I’d executed well enough to earn a score of 15.866, which put me in first place, about a point ahead of Aly, who’d also performed a strong Amanar.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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