carried out

verb

past tense of carry out
as in fulfilled
to carry through (as a process) to completion carried out the task efficiently and cheerfully

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Recent Examples of carried out Military observers noted that the dead load test represents an early-stage evaluation carried out before full aircraft launch trials, helping validate the performance and reliability of the electromagnetic launch system. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Israel carried out heavy strikes on the Gaza Strip after the Palestinian militant group Hamas agreed to disarm. — Samy Magdy, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 The club has carried out intensive work on the mission to sign Vinicius Jr, and that continues. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Fire evacuations were also carried out Sunday in the Valencia region. — ABC News, 27 July 2026 In Spain, wildfires burned out of control around Madrid and evacuations were carried out in the Valencia region. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 26 July 2026 The shooting was carried out with a handgun, according to the preliminary investigation. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 26 July 2026 The project was carried out by a collaborative team of 25, more than half of them Kenyan. — Raul Roman, NPR, 25 July 2026 Sachin Sharma, a deputy commissioner of police, said Wangchuk’s hospitalization was carried out following medical advice and a court directive. — Aijaz Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carried out
  1. fulfilled
  2. accomplished
  3. performed
  4. achieved
  5. executed
  6. did
  7. made
  8. carried off
Verb
  • But this roadside stop actually specializes in Korean cuisine, which fulfilled owners Starrlite and David DeCook’s desire to bring more diversity to the area.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Tenisha claims these terms were not fulfilled, making the estate responsible.
    — Morgan Mouchette, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of fulfilled
Verb
  • The more interesting question is what can be accomplished before the first shares are sold.
    — Anastasia Atamanchuk, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Thornton has a ways to go to get there, and it’s been interesting to hear Green delineate between what McLean and Scott have done this year and what Thornton has accomplished in his handful of starts.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of accomplished
Verb
  • More recently, Little Feat’s music has been embraced and performed by a new generation of artists that includes Sierra Ferrell, Marcus King, Molly Tuttle and Shakey Graves.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Why Russia Is Expanding Gerbera Usage Many of the missions performed by the Gerbera over the past several months could also be performed by the Geran-2, Russia’s flagship long-range drone.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of performed
Verb
  • In contrast, companies focused on creating customer value, such as Amazon and Apple, achieved sustained success and high valuations.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Is Little Feat the most influential American rock band that never achieved mainstream success, in large part because its music was simply too diverse and good to make major commercial inroads?
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of achieved
Verb
  • Within four months, the other members of the selectorate, worried that Beria was a threat, arrested him in a committee session and subsequently executed him.
    — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Highspring supported the team by helping coordinate key operational workstreams so the business could continue moving with focus and momentum while advisors, auditors and internal teams executed in parallel.
    — Brian Waller, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of executed
Verb
  • Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
    — Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Wisconsin Republicans did the same last year, and similar efforts have been raised in other states.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Definition of did
Verb
  • Navy officials said assembly would fall to Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia, where aircraft carriers and some submarines are made.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Donations can be made online by visiting the foundation's website.
    — Tori Mason, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of made
Verb
  • An amateur game in Istanbul was halted earlier in 2026 when a seagull was struck by the ball mid-flight, prompting the home team’s captain to rush over and perform CPR on the bird before it was carried off the field for further care.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Fans booed when the squirrel was finally captured and carried off under a towel, but the team says the animal was released in fine health.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026
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