as in fulfilling
to carry through (as a process) to completion
carried out the task efficiently and cheerfully
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Recent Examples of carrying out
Israel's military has urged the country's political leadership to instead reach a ceasefire agreement, warning that the assault would endanger hostages held in Gaza and soldiers carrying out the offensive, Israeli officials previously said.
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Nidal Al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images What To Know Greene escalated her stance on Saturday in an X post that asked for compassion for the Palestinian people and reiterated her belief that Israel is carrying out a genocide in Gaza.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
But just this week, BPD arrested two undocumented immigrants caught on camera carrying out a violent attack in Canton.
—Wbff Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 Aug. 2025
Authorities are unsure how Radford got his personal firearm through the base’s high security before carrying out the shooting, although personnel with authorized access are typically not searched en masse unless an installation has increased its security posture in response to potential threats.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2025
Since June, Lee’s government has moved to discourage activist groups in the South from carrying out their leaflet campaigns including indicating a possible ban on any attempts via laws on aviation and public safety.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Nidal Al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images What To Know Greene escalated her stance on Saturday in an X post that asked for compassion for the Palestinian people and reiterated her belief that Israel is carrying out a genocide in Gaza.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
But just this week, BPD arrested two undocumented immigrants caught on camera carrying out a violent attack in Canton.
—Wbff Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 Aug. 2025
Authorities are unsure how Radford got his personal firearm through the base’s high security before carrying out the shooting, although personnel with authorized access are typically not searched en masse unless an installation has increased its security posture in response to potential threats.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2025
Since June, Lee’s government has moved to discourage activist groups in the South from carrying out their leaflet campaigns including indicating a possible ban on any attempts via laws on aviation and public safety.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carrying out
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After fulfilling the accidental want of a girl named Vira, Christmas, winter symbols, and the magical powers of the wizards, disappear from people’s memories.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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What feels like a strength on the surface can undermine the very connections that make life fulfilling.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Vinicius Jr was disappointed with this decision, after years of performing at the highest level and establishing himself on the left.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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Amazon’s stock has shown volatility during previous market downturns, sometimes performing worse than the S&P 500 index.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In aid of executing the judgments, Petitioner procured charging liens over numerous entities controlled by and affiliated with the Verrichias.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Edwards started to limp after executing a handoff early in the second quarter.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Hartmann said the partnership with Alight and Neoen is expanding renewable electricity capacity in Sweden and advancing H&M’s goal of achieving net zero through a circular business model.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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This is most effectively done by achieving what is known as herd immunity through vaccinations.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Often the act of reaching the goal or accomplishing the feat is the end of the story.—
Cassidy Randall,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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Yet far too often their efforts are stifled — not by a lack of skill or commitment, but by a bureaucratic system that forces them to spend more time navigating administrative hurdles than accomplishing their goals.—
Darrell Crate,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The politics, the policy and the price tag Oh, and there’s the question of whether the Milwaukee School Board will continue to go along with what Cassellius is doing.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Jackson is very active with the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 863 at the Lebanon Municipal Airport doing all types of volunteer work, such as ramp safety operations.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
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The 25-year-old receiver is making this team.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Therefore, Maria, 69, and Bobby, 71, are first cousins, making Schwarzenegger and Bobby first cousins once removed.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Distilled water was slowly poured in the sand bed, carrying off the brownish tannic acids.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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“Carrying out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carrying%20out. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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