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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McKee said police also executed search warrants before the couple was arrested.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Now, Braddy's case is back in court, with a jury once again weighing whether he should be executed.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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For example, Medicare reimburses $1,375 for a colonoscopy performed in a hospital outpatient department — and $862 for one performed in an independent ambulatory surgery center.—
Tomas J. Philipson,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The officers performed lifesaving measures until EMS arrived at the scene.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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The paywall implementation follows intense backlash after the chatbot fulfilled requests to digitally remove clothing from photographs without subjects’ consent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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The real issue is whether WBD’s Board has run a fair process and in the end will have fulfilled its most basic obligation to shareholders.—
Mark DesJardine,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The wins over Villa and Madrid were achieved with Andy Robertson restored at left-back, at the expense of new signing Milos Kerkez, and with Dominik Szoboszlai bringing more balance and physical presence by reprising last season’s advanced-midfield role.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Researchers in South Korea have achieved a breakthrough that can lead to safer and more efficient batteries, quickening the transition to clean energy and paving the way for a more sustainable future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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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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Organizers made the decision after protesters repeatedly disrupted the recent Spanish Vuelta in the presence of Israel-Premier Tech.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Hornets made two interceptions, including one by Koa Akui, the team leader with five picks.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Prosecuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecuted. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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