PROSECUTE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

prosecute

verb

ˈprä-si-ˌkyüt

Definition of prosecute

as in to execute

to carry through (as a process) to completion the neurologists plan to prosecute their research for as long as funding remains available

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Recent Examples of prosecute Many of those prosecuted cooperated with US authorities in exchange for reduced sentences, which aided in the trial against El Chapo, who was also sentenced to life in prison in 2019. — Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 Pope hopes that government officials and schools will continue to invest resources into combating the new faces of online misogyny in addition to prosecuting the Tate brothers. — Kat Tenbarge, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026 When these incidents happen, they are often caught and prosecuted. — Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 States often lack resources, technical expertise, and capacity to investigate and prosecute AI law violations. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosecute

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Abarca called the hearing after Homeland Security Investigations executed a criminal search warrant at the food manufacturer, an operation that resulted in multiple people being taken into custody.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Don’t expect your kid to get the hang of it on day one, and don’t force them to execute their routine perfectly every morning, without any fuss or pushback.

— Parents, Parents, 17 July 2026

Definition of execute

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Clubs are allowed to name a maximum of 25 senior players for UEFA tournaments, though eight of those must be homegrown, with four having been ‘club trained’ (the latter requirement that Newcastle failed to fulfil in either 2023-24 or 2025-26).

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Let the city fund the two-year programs to help transition these workers into new and fulfilling careers.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026

Definition of fulfill

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The actors also showcased their talent by performing scenes from the show, in tandem with clips projected onto the big panel screens for audiences.

— Diya Chacko, Oc Register, 24 July 2026
After performing very well in 2020-21, Leeds’ first season back in the Premier League after an absence of 16 years, Illan Meslier’s signature on a five-year contract was viewed as a long-term solution.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of perform

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My mother was very hard working and accomplished a lot on her own.

— New York Times, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Israeli officials said that their military used the two-thousand-pound bombs to destroy fortified tunnels, and although there are less indiscriminate ways to accomplish that objective, Republicans pounced.

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of accomplish

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Researchers achieve this by mounting a lightweight backpack, which houses a microcontroller, a radio receiver, and a power source, on the insect.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
Panelists warned about a future where Christian nationalists subvert democratic systems in order to achieve a larger goal of garnering special power and privilege for Christians.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

Definition of achieve

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The more interesting question is whether the breaks will be implemented at the 2027 Women’s World Cup, which will be played in the Brazilian winter; and/or in club competitions around the world.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
During that time, House Speaker Mike Johnson is aiming to secure more defense funding, advance the president's election-integrity bill, implement a stock-trading ban for lawmakers and extend federal funding beyond the November election.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 July 2026

Definition of implement

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Purchases allegedly made by Burke under aliases also included cadaver bags, heavy-duty laundry bags, chain saws, a shovel and a fireproof mat, Byers testified.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
At least eight more games will be added to Sunderland’s calendar when UEFA’s draw is made in Nyon on August 28.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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