as in fulfills
to carry through (as a process) to completion
carried out the task efficiently and cheerfully
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Recent Examples of carries out
The company showcased the upgrade in a video where Spot reads a handwritten to-do list and carries out tasks such as organizing shoes, picking up cans, and placing clothes in a laundry basket.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Noem testified during a shutdown during a war Noem’s testimony came during a shutdown at DHS as Democrats demand changes to the way Trump carries out his immigration agenda.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The country already carries out around 5,000-7,000 returns per year, but with around 40,000-50,000 new arrivals each year, roughly half of whose asylum applications are rejected, Plevris said the current rate of return was not enough.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
His administration has thrown its support behind Netanyahu, though, as Israel carries out its ground offensive in Gaza City.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
For the most part, Ruth carries out her daily chores, and submits to the Brotherhood’s inflexible vision of domesticity.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Noem testified during a shutdown during a war Noem’s testimony came during a shutdown at DHS as Democrats demand changes to the way Trump carries out his immigration agenda.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The country already carries out around 5,000-7,000 returns per year, but with around 40,000-50,000 new arrivals each year, roughly half of whose asylum applications are rejected, Plevris said the current rate of return was not enough.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
His administration has thrown its support behind Netanyahu, though, as Israel carries out its ground offensive in Gaza City.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
For the most part, Ruth carries out her daily chores, and submits to the Brotherhood’s inflexible vision of domesticity.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carries out
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Have fun with your friends, but don’t forget to pour into what grounds and fulfills you, too.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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The championship matchup between UCLA and South Carolina fulfills a four-year trek for the Bruins filled with triumphs and tough lessons.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Attorney-client privilege typically shields most details about the legal work each timekeeper performs, but the Tribune was able to obtain other billing and payment data from the city under Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Hathaway performs several original songs by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX and FKA Twigs.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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Moving Sewell to the left side accomplishes something similar — at least in Campbell’s opinion.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Rather than raising taxes on upper-income families to address Social Security’s fiscal challenges, policymakers should first reduce federal spending benefits that disproportionately accrue to high-income retirees, which accomplishes redistributive goals without harming economic growth.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The other reason for picky old rockers to show up is that this company achieves some very powerful harmonics on many of those songs, utilizing Marriott’s immersive capabilities.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Nemesis achieves a lot, introducing a dangerous new villain that even the mighty Asgard fear, while ramping up the tension for a suitably dramatic season finale.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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As DeCosta executes a plan to fill those holes, Minter sets the tone and expectations for his tenure.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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For decades, organizational hierarchies have determined who makes decisions and who executes them.—
Teuila Hanson,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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While some cleansers strip skin of moisture while purifying pores and removing dirt and oil, this one does the opposite, according to shoppers.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The 37-year-old scores in bunches and does it efficiently, Redick said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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These are fed through a hopper into the reactor vessel to produce a self-regulating fission reaction and are cooled by helium gas that carries off the heat to a heat exchanger to generate steam for electrical generators.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Oct. 2025
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Advocates say that context makes this moment feel urgent.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lavender juxtaposed with ambroxan makes this scent read as fresh, with musk and beachside woods ground it into a skin-hugging base.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Carries out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carries%20out. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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