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
The 32 military and police officers were part of a mission carried out at the request of Venezuela’s government, according to a government statement.
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The timing of federal elections is set by Congress, and the administration of elections is carried out by the states, with oversight by Congress and the courts.
—Nik Popli, Time, 6 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
The review, being carried out by Citi, is assessing a full range of alternatives, including partnerships, divestitures and spin-offs.
—Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
However, it was carried out by enemies of the United States.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The most meticulous work on this subject was carried out by David Noble, a historian of technology.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
One of the undercover operations carried out by The Athletic mirrors some of the characteristics of the operation that led to the arrests in West Yorkshire.
—Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
But Israel has carried out regular cross-border attacks, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Hezbollah is rearming, threatening to intensify strikes if Beirut does not do more to stop the group.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The timing of federal elections is set by Congress, and the administration of elections is carried out by the states, with oversight by Congress and the courts.
—Nik Popli, Time, 6 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
The review, being carried out by Citi, is assessing a full range of alternatives, including partnerships, divestitures and spin-offs.
—Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
However, it was carried out by enemies of the United States.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The most meticulous work on this subject was carried out by David Noble, a historian of technology.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
One of the undercover operations carried out by The Athletic mirrors some of the characteristics of the operation that led to the arrests in West Yorkshire.
—Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
But Israel has carried out regular cross-border attacks, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Hezbollah is rearming, threatening to intensify strikes if Beirut does not do more to stop the group.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carried out
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The paywall implementation follows intense backlash after the chatbot fulfilled requests to digitally remove clothing from photographs without subjects’ consent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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The real issue is whether WBD’s Board has run a fair process and in the end will have fulfilled its most basic obligation to shareholders.—
Mark DesJardine,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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The wins over Villa and Madrid were achieved with Andy Robertson restored at left-back, at the expense of new signing Milos Kerkez, and with Dominik Szoboszlai bringing more balance and physical presence by reprising last season’s advanced-midfield role.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Researchers in South Korea have achieved a breakthrough that can lead to safer and more efficient batteries, quickening the transition to clean energy and paving the way for a more sustainable future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Organizers made the decision after protesters repeatedly disrupted the recent Spanish Vuelta in the presence of Israel-Premier Tech.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Hornets made two interceptions, including one by Koa Akui, the team leader with five picks.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Roughly three weeks later, Irving planted on a Kings player’s foot and had to be carried off the floor with structural damage in his left knee.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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She was carried off the ballroom floor in a stretcher and taken away in an ambulance.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Carried out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carried%20out. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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