as in fulfilled
to carry through (as a process) to completion
carried out the task efficiently and cheerfully
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of carried out
However, a source in Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) told the Kyiv Independent the attack was carried out by Ukraine.
—
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Fifty concrete projects have been carried out from student proposals.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Thousands flooded to Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, where a livestream of the hostages was carried out.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
The Nobel winners carried out experiments in the mid-1980s with an electronic circuit built of superconductors and demonstrated that quantum mechanics could also influence everyday objects under certain conditions.
—USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
But although the procedure is generally considered safe when carried out by a skilled surgeon, the industry's success has prompted concerns about possible risks and oversight.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
China has carried out its first manned deep dive beneath the Arctic ice, as part of its 15th and largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition, which concluded last month.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
The attorneys argued that state officials' failure to disclose public information prevents them from ensuring that Ward's execution is carried out without constitutional violations.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Around Miami, an argument over their tactics was being carried out on billboards.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Fifty concrete projects have been carried out from student proposals.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Thousands flooded to Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, where a livestream of the hostages was carried out.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
The Nobel winners carried out experiments in the mid-1980s with an electronic circuit built of superconductors and demonstrated that quantum mechanics could also influence everyday objects under certain conditions.
—USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
But although the procedure is generally considered safe when carried out by a skilled surgeon, the industry's success has prompted concerns about possible risks and oversight.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
China has carried out its first manned deep dive beneath the Arctic ice, as part of its 15th and largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition, which concluded last month.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
The attorneys argued that state officials' failure to disclose public information prevents them from ensuring that Ward's execution is carried out without constitutional violations.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Around Miami, an argument over their tactics was being carried out on billboards.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carried out
Verb
-
This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
-
City next play Chelsea in January, when Gallagher and Madonna will no doubt debate whether Raheem Sterling fulfilled his career potential over a half-time pint.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Only three rookies accomplished this feat last season, but seven had 17 goals or more (including Red Wings rookie Marco Kasper with 19), and Brandsegg-Nygård’s role and tools give him a chance at making a run at it.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
-
Laura Schulte provides an update on the investigation, explains what happens when someone makes a report and recaps what's been accomplished so far.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The singer, whose music inspired Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, and countless other metal bands who performed at the festival, died weeks later, on July 22, prompting worldwide tributes.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
-
The Voice and America’s Got Talent also performed quite well, both appearing in the top six entertainment-only programs of the week.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
By Saturday noon, the fire crew has achieved full containment of the blaze.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
-
Neuralink has claimed to have achieved a new milestone in brain-computer interface technology, with an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patient successfully controlling a robotic arm using only his thoughts.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Ever since the Cubs executed a blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros last offseason, the likeliest outcome remained Tucker exploring his options as a free agent.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
-
The Serpentine tote and Serpenti Forever top-handle purse came dressed in its Calla pattern, this time executed in a textured weave that took between 16 and 41 hours to make out of up to 216 meters of raffia strands.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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
-
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
Verb
-
Boise State generally made life miserable for Layne, the Idaho Vandals transfer who followed his coach, Jason Eck, from Moscow to Albuquerque.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
-
Luis Suarez made it 3-0 with a right-footed blast to the top right corner at the 61-minute mark.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
He was carried off the field that day, too.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
-
Young was eventually carried off the stage as fans cheered her on.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Carried out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carried%20out. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share