Synonyms of prosecuted

prosecuted

verb

past tense of prosecute

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• executed
• performed
• accomplished
• fulfilled
• achieved
• did
• made
• committed
• perpetrated
• implemented
• carried out
• negotiated
• carried off
• completed
• went through
• realized
• finished
• brought off
• pulled off
• practiced
• put through
• effected
• brought about
• attained
• followed through (with)
• compassed
• repeated
• worked (at)
• engaged (in)
• effectuated
• nailed
• ended
• reenacted
• aced
• wound up
• actualized
• reduplicated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• failed
• slighted
• slurred
• skimped

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prosecuted

Security was tight at all entrances, and signs posted around the park warned that fence-jumpers would be prosecuted. — Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 30 July 2026

That case was dropped 20 days after Trump won the 2024 election, not on the merits, but because of a longstanding Department of Justice policy that a president can't be prosecuted while in office. — Chris Brennan, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Vermont has strict laws against possession of heroin and cocaine, but users in Burlington are rarely arrested or prosecuted for possessing small amounts. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

The amendment also includes a right to due process and protects against being prosecuted twice for the same offense. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

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

When these incidents happen, they are often caught and prosecuted. — Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

Youth would be given warnings and opportunities to avoid violating the curfew before being prosecuted, Huneycutt said at the time. — Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office later successfully prosecuted the case, and Remsen was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026