as in to fulfill
to carry through (as a process) to completion
carried out the task efficiently and cheerfully
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Recent Examples of carry out
The standoff between Newsom and Duffy began in June when Duffy carried out a nationwide audit of state programs that issued commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants who were authorized to work in the country.
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
For the study, the team carried out quenching experiments and spectroscopic analysis.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Missouri uses lethal injection to carry out executions.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
The 32 military and police officers that Cuba says were killed were part of a mission carried out at the request of Venezuela’s government, according to a Cuban government statement.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
For the study, the team carried out quenching experiments and spectroscopic analysis.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Missouri uses lethal injection to carry out executions.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
The 32 military and police officers that Cuba says were killed were part of a mission carried out at the request of Venezuela’s government, according to a Cuban government statement.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry 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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Building on these engagements, Palm sees his leadership at Catalina Global as the most fulfilling stage of his career.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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Malinin holds the honor as the only skater ever to land a quad axel in competition, first accomplishing the feat in 2022.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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That’s what the report is trying to accomplish.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although his unit did not perform particularly well in 2026, ranking 22nd in total defense, 24th in points against and 17th on third down, anyone that has interacted with Weaver knows that his presence screams head coach.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Just thinking about having this film play in the same place where one of his idols, Elvis Presley performed, was thrilling.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Though designers will still prioritize efficiency, the triangle might not always be the default layout to achieve what a homeowner wants.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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In theory, this engine could achieve escape velocity from the Solar System, but would also produce considerable heat and radiation that would need to be safely contained.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
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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Rodarte, while executing a search warrant at an Olivehurst home the morning of March 26, was killed by a single gunshot, which authorities said was fired by Rick David Oliver.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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By the end of this eerily melodic, strangely beautiful song about doing nothing, Tyler dreams wistfully of loitering in a parking lot.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s one of the most beautiful things about doing the play right now, that there are so many people coming who have never been to a play before, especially young people.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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The president said Thursday that the two mortgage giants under government conservatorship, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, have $200 billion in cash that will be used to make the mortgage bond purchases.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ball certainly didn’t have any issue getting into the action, posting a team-best 11 first-quarter points on the strength of making his first three attempts and banking in a running 3-pointer off the glass at the buzzer, signaling the conclusion of the game’s initial 12 minutes.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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The remains of Torres-Tovar and Howard arrived at the Dover Air Force Base in transfer caskets draped with the American flag, after being carried off a C-17 military aircraft.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Dec. 2025
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He was then carried off the field.—
Isabella Kunde,
CBS News,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Carry out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry%20out. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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