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
Legal experts have said a life sentence is more likely than execution, noting that South Korea has not carried out a death penalty since 1997.
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Engineers carried out multiple trajectory adjustments as the spacecraft moved farther from Earth.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Day said the two came to the attention of police during an investigation of a July shooting believed to have been carried out by gang members, but they were not identified as suspects.
—CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
The group has rarely carried out attacks in Somaliland, which broke away in 1991 as Somalia collapsed into conflict.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
As with years past, in 2025 the organizers of La Jolla’s signature holiday events struggled with city of San Diego permits and processes and donations that didn’t come in when they were needed, sending some things down to the wire or requiring them to be modified so they could be carried out.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Still, there are numerous questions as to how such an order could be carried out or enforced, Morgan Stanley analysts noted.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Dior carried out tests on 69 laser patients in China before treatment and up to three months afterwards, and found that by using the serum alongside laser, recovery was not only sped up, but the results were maximized.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
However, it was carried out by enemies of the United States.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Engineers carried out multiple trajectory adjustments as the spacecraft moved farther from Earth.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Day said the two came to the attention of police during an investigation of a July shooting believed to have been carried out by gang members, but they were not identified as suspects.
—CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
The group has rarely carried out attacks in Somaliland, which broke away in 1991 as Somalia collapsed into conflict.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
As with years past, in 2025 the organizers of La Jolla’s signature holiday events struggled with city of San Diego permits and processes and donations that didn’t come in when they were needed, sending some things down to the wire or requiring them to be modified so they could be carried out.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Still, there are numerous questions as to how such an order could be carried out or enforced, Morgan Stanley analysts noted.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Dior carried out tests on 69 laser patients in China before treatment and up to three months afterwards, and found that by using the serum alongside laser, recovery was not only sped up, but the results were maximized.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
However, it was carried out by enemies of the United States.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carried out
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On September 8, 2025—one year after the Nevada court showdown—the Murdochs reached an accord that fulfilled Rupert’s wish that Lachlan would inherit the empire.—
Gabriel Sherman,
Vanity Fair,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Justice Department also has not completely fulfilled the committee’s subpoena for its files on Epstein.—
Stephen Groves,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Some design work has been accomplished.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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His visibility allows the regime to portray protesters as tools of foreign powers and the discredited monarchy—precisely what Pahlavi’s meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu accomplished in 2023.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For example, Medicare reimburses $1,375 for a colonoscopy performed in a hospital outpatient department — and $862 for one performed in an independent ambulatory surgery center.—
Tomas J. Philipson,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The officers performed lifesaving measures until EMS arrived at the scene.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
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This nws in not just about saving the tunnel project, but is also an interesting showcase of what can be achieved with a little bit of lateral thinking and planning.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Patriots achieved their largest lead (14 points) three times in the fourth quarter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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McKee said police also executed search warrants before the couple was arrested.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Now, Braddy's case is back in court, with a jury once again weighing whether he should be executed.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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GoldStar Service booking also includes meals (often made with local ingredients) in the sit-down dining car and two alcoholic beverages.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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They’re also made without a center seam for a smooth look, and the length hits right above the ankle for warmth that still works with every pair of shoes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Northern Ireland international was carried off on a stretcher in the closing stages of Thursday’s 0-0 draw with Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Disrobed and taken apart, Sophia was carried off, the machinery revealed, any semblance of sentience evaporating the moment the costume came off.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Carried out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carried%20out. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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