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
Events of the past year, in particular the aggressive deportation campaigns carried out by ICE, may have reshaped views within the SBC.
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Siri carried out this choreography without the user ever touching an app.
—Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
Miguel Iturmendi carried out a series of short test flights at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport in central Florida on June 5, taking to the skies in a modified Pipistrel Taurus motor glider that the team has simply called the Helios Horizon.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Israel has already carried out multiple new airstrikes in southern Lebanon as top Israeli officials rejected Iran’s efforts to link the two fronts and vowed to intensify attacks on Hezbollah.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Indonesia last carried out the death sentence in 2016, when one Indonesian and three Nigerians convicted of drug offences were executed by firing squad.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
Sir Rocco Forte acquired the property in 1998 and carried out a top-to-toe renovation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Thompson’s characterization has its limitations—austerity was by then a long-standing bipartisan project, carried out by Ford and Carter, too.
—Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
The restorations were carried out under the National Film Heritage Mission, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s archival initiative, drawing on original film elements held by the NFDC-NFAI and the West Bengal State Film Archive.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 June 2026
Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Siri carried out this choreography without the user ever touching an app.
—Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
Miguel Iturmendi carried out a series of short test flights at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport in central Florida on June 5, taking to the skies in a modified Pipistrel Taurus motor glider that the team has simply called the Helios Horizon.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Israel has already carried out multiple new airstrikes in southern Lebanon as top Israeli officials rejected Iran’s efforts to link the two fronts and vowed to intensify attacks on Hezbollah.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Indonesia last carried out the death sentence in 2016, when one Indonesian and three Nigerians convicted of drug offences were executed by firing squad.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
Sir Rocco Forte acquired the property in 1998 and carried out a top-to-toe renovation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Thompson’s characterization has its limitations—austerity was by then a long-standing bipartisan project, carried out by Ford and Carter, too.
—Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
The restorations were carried out under the National Film Heritage Mission, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s archival initiative, drawing on original film elements held by the NFDC-NFAI and the West Bengal State Film Archive.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carried out
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The standard must be whether outcomes justified the investment, promises were fulfilled, and measurable results were achieved.—
Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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The hard part for retirees—accumulating the savings—has already been accomplished.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Rutherford Hayes was a Civil War hero and accomplished General, who was wounded five times in battle.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Two groups of ultras performed choreographed routines of chants and jumping, backed by drums and trumpets.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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For example, trick roping performed by horse riders that don’t actually lasso animals or choreographed riding to music are not included in the ban.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Reece Chadfield achieved the feat at an event held at Stockton Cricket Club in northeast England on May 24, according to an announcement from the British Eating League, which hosted the competition.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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If dangerous logistics and supply runs can be achieved using cheap autonomous electric vehicles, the costs of losses become more acceptable.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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On Friday, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Tiffany's home.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Lee was set to become the ninth person executed with nitrogen before Marks' order.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 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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Some of the area’s best food products are made by members of the community.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Lattes, energy drinks, sodas and pre-workout powders have made caffeine easier to consume than ever and easier to overdo.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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One woman who seemingly had both legs wrapped up was carried off a vessel by several officers, the post shows.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
10 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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“Carried out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carried%20out. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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