execute
verb (used with object)
to carry out; accomplish.
executing
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present participleof execute.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Smith appears to be executing his catching duties very well, since opponents have scored just 10 runs and are hitting .160 against the Dodgers this postseason.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
Stephens analyst Jim Salera, in a research note on Thursday, said that while executing on any deal could get messy, around 90% of U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
The flagship GPT-6 Astra agentic model was released in September and specialises in complex reasoning and executing tasks autonomously.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Federal prosecutors said in court filings that, although DEA agents were “briefed on the operation before and after it occurred,” they were “not involved” in planning or executing the raid.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
It was a fascinating experience to follow a year spent executing American policies as a soldier overseas with one watching how those policies are formulated.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
