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
In the days that followed, tips flooded in and investigators carried out several searches that led nowhere.
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Anna Schecter, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The Iranian Foreign Ministry did not respond to Reuters’ request for comment and a senior Saudi Foreign Ministry official did not address directly whether strikes had been carried out.
—Sarah Tamimi, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Iran has carried out a string of executions since nationwide protests swept the country in January.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
Since the early hours of Tuesday, Israel’s air force carried out strikes in different parts of southern Lebanon as well as the village of Sohmor in the eastern Bekaa Valley, state-run National News Agency reported.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
That same year Cindy's cousin testified before the Florida Legislature about the Death Penalty Reform Act, which in part sought to speed up executions to be carried out within five years of an inmate's conviction.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Israel has carried out widespread strikes in the south of the country and Hezbollah has fired several drones at Israeli troops.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
The bets paid out more than $400,000 once the operation was carried out.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
Former president Aleksander Kwasniewski officially apologized for the pogrom in 2001, and an official investigation by Poland’s Institute of National Remembrance confirmed the next year that the murder was carried out by Poles.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Anna Schecter, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The Iranian Foreign Ministry did not respond to Reuters’ request for comment and a senior Saudi Foreign Ministry official did not address directly whether strikes had been carried out.
—Sarah Tamimi, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Iran has carried out a string of executions since nationwide protests swept the country in January.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
Since the early hours of Tuesday, Israel’s air force carried out strikes in different parts of southern Lebanon as well as the village of Sohmor in the eastern Bekaa Valley, state-run National News Agency reported.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
That same year Cindy's cousin testified before the Florida Legislature about the Death Penalty Reform Act, which in part sought to speed up executions to be carried out within five years of an inmate's conviction.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Israel has carried out widespread strikes in the south of the country and Hezbollah has fired several drones at Israeli troops.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
The bets paid out more than $400,000 once the operation was carried out.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
Former president Aleksander Kwasniewski officially apologized for the pogrom in 2001, and an official investigation by Poland’s Institute of National Remembrance confirmed the next year that the murder was carried out by Poles.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carried out
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In some ways, Rashad has fulfilled that promise.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The honor fulfilled late owner Joan Payson’ decades-old wish to retire the number after the Say Hey Kid’s playing days.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Ohtani is a one-of-one player, someone who's already accomplished virtually everything a player can accomplish in Major League Baseball.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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With 43 new tracks released at once, early projections indicate Drake could simultaneously hold the top three spots on the Billboard 200 chart — something only Michael Jackson previously accomplished after his death in 2009.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 May 2026
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The suit says that Cantrell was eventually transferred to Oregon Health & Science University hospital, where doctors immediately recognized his condition as life-threatening, stabilized him and performed multiple surgeries, including amputating his arm up to his shoulder.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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No autopsy was performed after Chad declined, and she was buried within days, per KSL-TV.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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This is the beginning of a childhood dream achieved.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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Madrid achieved that 94 years ago, when meetings between the two clubs were not quite so charged, to pick up the 1931-32 title, their first league success.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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That contradiction — an audacious creative vision executed on a shoestring — sits at the heart of what has made Oldenburg one of Europe’s most beloved indie showcases.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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On March 12, 2025, a search warrant was executed at Sohaib’s home in Alexandria.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 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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Modern presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama to Joe Biden spoke to the Jewish community in the language of protection, inclusion, and appreciation for the contributions Jews have made to American life.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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He was then carried off the pitch.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Agyemang was carried off on a stretcher while playing for Derby in the English second-tier, one tier below the Premier League.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Carried out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carried%20out. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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