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
In a decision issued June 11, the New Hampshire Supreme Court reversed the second-degree murder conviction, arguing that the murder and assault charges should not have been prosecuted together.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Data reflect offenses reported by police, regardless of the extent prosecuted.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2026
The case was prosecuted by Tarrant County Assistant District Attorneys Kim D’Avignon and Melinda Hogan.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
New Hampshire's highest court determined that the murder charge should have been prosecuted separately from the charge of second-degree assault.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 11 June 2026
One-off cases like this should be and are prosecuted, but the inclusive nature of the rolls is by design, not a flaw.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Lincoln prosecuted the conflict with unyielding determination, and an unflinching dedication to save the Union.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
At the time, he was being prosecuted for rape — and Bonds was the key witness in the case, The New York Times reported.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Alleging that Dillon was maliciously prosecuted, the lawsuit demands financial damages and changes in how the police and sheriffs’ offices use facial recognition technology.
—ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Data reflect offenses reported by police, regardless of the extent prosecuted.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2026
The case was prosecuted by Tarrant County Assistant District Attorneys Kim D’Avignon and Melinda Hogan.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
New Hampshire's highest court determined that the murder charge should have been prosecuted separately from the charge of second-degree assault.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 11 June 2026
One-off cases like this should be and are prosecuted, but the inclusive nature of the rolls is by design, not a flaw.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Lincoln prosecuted the conflict with unyielding determination, and an unflinching dedication to save the Union.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
At the time, he was being prosecuted for rape — and Bonds was the key witness in the case, The New York Times reported.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Alleging that Dillon was maliciously prosecuted, the lawsuit demands financial damages and changes in how the police and sheriffs’ offices use facial recognition technology.
—ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuted
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Then there is the strategy, executed without the million-dollar budget that comes with studio backing.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Investigators executed a search warrant at the headquarters of the conspiracy in Baltimore and seized more than 8,000 packs of untaxed cigarettes and hundreds of counterfeit Maryland tax stamps.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Zac Brown Band performed the national anthem, and other stars who took part included comedians Nate Bargatze, Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe, as well as singers Luke Bryan and Kid Rock.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The measure performed best in central and west Davis, continuing the pattern established on election night.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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All five Atlanta starters, Angel Reese, Allisha Gray, Jordin Canada, Rhyne Howard, and Naz Hillmon, finished with at least 15 points, only the fourth time in franchise history a starting five has accomplished that feat.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Hill thanked the community for its support during her tenure, pointing to her three and a half years leading the district and saying the work accomplished with staff and families remains meaningful to her.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Fast forward to July 2024, Cypress Hill fulfilled the prophecy by joining the LSO for a one-night concert of their 1993 album, Black Sunday, at the Royal Albert Hall.—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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And this team fulfilled that hope with grit, resilience and heart — just like the five boroughs itself.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Ready Player One previously achieved $53 million domestically in its opening weekend in 2018.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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Those aims do not appear to have been achieved.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
14 June 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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The Greens made a key alliance with the Triarchy to fortify its naval forces.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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And then there are the uptempo perennials that made Highland, California the giddiest place on earth.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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“Prosecuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecuted. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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