as in to fulfil
to carry through (as a process) to completion
carried out the task efficiently and cheerfully
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Recent Examples of carry out
Thus, the countries identified and carried out assessments for eight sectors that their initial proposal didn’t specifically call out.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
The French government has granted Italian launch services provider Avio a 10-year license to carry out Vega rocket operations from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana, European Spaceflight reports.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors claimed the brothers carried out a cold-blooded, premeditated scheme to inherit their parents’ money.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
For one thing, such complicated recruitment processes are carried out on a regular basis — first and second-choice options targeted and not landed before a player further down the list is ultimately signed.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
The French government has granted Italian launch services provider Avio a 10-year license to carry out Vega rocket operations from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana, European Spaceflight reports.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors claimed the brothers carried out a cold-blooded, premeditated scheme to inherit their parents’ money.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
For one thing, such complicated recruitment processes are carried out on a regular basis — first and second-choice options targeted and not landed before a player further down the list is ultimately signed.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry out
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Observers say Trump's desire for the Nobel Peace Prize looms large over the summit with Putin, as the president looks to fulfill a campaign promise to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
15 Aug. 2025
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The property also has two pools, a tennis court and a $1 million geothermal heating system and concealed solar field, which allows the estate to fulfill its own energy needs.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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When culture starts performing alignment instead of living it, most companies reach for fixes: tighter messaging, new values, more playbooks.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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While performing in Elmont, NY on Sept. 9 of that year, Tyler fractured his larynx, necessitating the postponement of shows on their Peace Out tour.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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Florida is set to execute a death row inmate for the kidnapping and stabbing death of a young woman who was attacked at work more than four decades ago.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The trailer reveals Park’s character Yun Yi-rang transforming from socialite to business mogul while executing elaborate schemes against corrupt villains.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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The series will come as part of a wave of revivals of classic Hollywood sci-fi franchises on streaming—for example, recently premiered FX series Alien: Earth (which is streaming on Disney+) has achieved huge viewership numbers and widespread critical acclaim.—
Samuel Axon,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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Moore achieved his primary goal to create a clean operation for Hurts in their one season together.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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In the same brown-on-golden-yellow as before, the replacement was the name of the restaurant against a horizontal background whose shape was supposed to connote a barrel, but really didn't until someone told you.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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While doing so, Oasis had built early momentum with strong consumer involvement creating repeat sales and brand advocacy.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Throughout 2025, 100 new artists will make their debut on the Opry stage.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
26 Aug. 2025
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Shortly after, Malik made his way over and squeezed in next to her in the booth.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Paramedics rushed to his aid, and Butler gave a thumbs-up as he was carried off the court in a stretcher, wearing a neck brace.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Joe Willock was carried off the field on a stretcher after sustaining an injury during Newcastle United’s friendly defeat in South Korea — though Eddie Howe played down the severity afterwards.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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For a team battling a relentless storyline of seeking a fast start and a different feeling entering the first game of the season, pulling off a victory while Joe Burrow came away healthy (barely) was an important result.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Through the Mine—Explore the Middleton Mine as the team highlights the risks, challenges, and practical elements to pull off this incredible action sequence.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Carry out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry%20out. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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