as in executed
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 prosecuted
The White House press secretary noted that the Department of Justice has convicted and prosecuted nearly 100 defendants in Minnesota so far, hinting that there may be more charges forthcoming for others based on additional reporting.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Jan. 2026
Wirshba is a member of the SDNY's national security and international narcotics unit and has prosecuted the Tren de Aragua gang and its alleged leader, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, who is also named as a co-defendant in Maduro's indictment.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The News reported last year that some nonviolent meth offenders prosecuted in North Texas are serving decades in prison.
—Kevin Krause, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
The case ahead Gonzales’ trial will be only the second in the US where a school police officer is prosecuted on charges of criminally failing to protect children in a mass shooting.
—Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
In 2020, Wirshba prosecuted a case against a former member of the Venezuelan National Assembly, who was charged with narco-terrorism, drug trafficking and weapons offenses.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Panamanian President Manuel Noriega was prosecuted and imprisoned by the United States for drug trafficking without making a dent in drug abuse deaths.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
Thorpe remains in Broward County Jail, awaiting extradition to South Carolina, where both men will be prosecuted in federal court in Charleston.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Assistant’s plea scheduled While their cases are related, Trauernicht and McFadden are being prosecuted separately.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Jan. 2026
Wirshba is a member of the SDNY's national security and international narcotics unit and has prosecuted the Tren de Aragua gang and its alleged leader, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, who is also named as a co-defendant in Maduro's indictment.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The News reported last year that some nonviolent meth offenders prosecuted in North Texas are serving decades in prison.
—Kevin Krause, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
The case ahead Gonzales’ trial will be only the second in the US where a school police officer is prosecuted on charges of criminally failing to protect children in a mass shooting.
—Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
In 2020, Wirshba prosecuted a case against a former member of the Venezuelan National Assembly, who was charged with narco-terrorism, drug trafficking and weapons offenses.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Panamanian President Manuel Noriega was prosecuted and imprisoned by the United States for drug trafficking without making a dent in drug abuse deaths.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
Thorpe remains in Broward County Jail, awaiting extradition to South Carolina, where both men will be prosecuted in federal court in Charleston.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Assistant’s plea scheduled While their cases are related, Trauernicht and McFadden are being prosecuted separately.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuted
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The mullahs have responded by killing thousands of demonstrators and arresting thousands more, most of whom will be executed if the regime survives.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Citing concerns about safety as the driver was reaching a densely populated area, a sergeant successfully executed a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Lords of Algorithm would rather have the function of writing performed by ChatGPT-3 and the art rendered by DALL-E, the rest of us will still have to draft emails and fill out forms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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When officers arrived at a home on South Vrain Street in west Denver, CPR was being performed on a 2-year-old girl.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Some design work has been accomplished.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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His visibility allows the regime to portray protesters as tools of foreign powers and the discredited monarchy—precisely what Pahlavi’s meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu accomplished in 2023.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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On September 8, 2025—one year after the Nevada court showdown—the Murdochs reached an accord that fulfilled Rupert’s wish that Lachlan would inherit the empire.—
Gabriel Sherman,
Vanity Fair,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Justice Department also has not completely fulfilled the committee’s subpoena for its files on Epstein.—
Stephen Groves,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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This nws in not just about saving the tunnel project, but is also an interesting showcase of what can be achieved with a little bit of lateral thinking and planning.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Patriots achieved their largest lead (14 points) three times in the fourth quarter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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GoldStar Service booking also includes meals (often made with local ingredients) in the sit-down dining car and two alcoholic beverages.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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They’re also made without a center seam for a smooth look, and the length hits right above the ankle for warmth that still works with every pair of shoes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Prosecuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecuted. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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