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
Becerra warned journalists they could be prosecuted for possessing confidential information after reporters with UC Berkeley’s Investigative Reporting Program obtained a list of cops and applicants who had been convicted of crimes.
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Lia Russell
may 3, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
Gray was initially charged by the Monroe County Prosecutor's Office, but the case was prosecuted by the state attorney general's office.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Cho has prosecuted major fraud cases, meaning more than $100,000.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
News of the abandonments has prompted outrage on social media, with many calling for the person to be prosecuted when caught.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
And in an effort to rebut claims that Comey was being selectively prosecuted, Blanche contended the case against the former FBI director was similar to other threats cases the department routinely brings against the lesser known.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Data broker scams are already being prosecuted This has already landed in court.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
In Sweden, for example, journalists can be prosecuted for disclosing their sources.
—Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Assistant County Attorney Lindsey Buchanan prosecuted the case.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Lia Russell
may 3, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
Gray was initially charged by the Monroe County Prosecutor's Office, but the case was prosecuted by the state attorney general's office.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Cho has prosecuted major fraud cases, meaning more than $100,000.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
News of the abandonments has prompted outrage on social media, with many calling for the person to be prosecuted when caught.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
And in an effort to rebut claims that Comey was being selectively prosecuted, Blanche contended the case against the former FBI director was similar to other threats cases the department routinely brings against the lesser known.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Data broker scams are already being prosecuted This has already landed in court.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
In Sweden, for example, journalists can be prosecuted for disclosing their sources.
—Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Assistant County Attorney Lindsey Buchanan prosecuted the case.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuted
Verb
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Chasing Horse was taken into custody in 2023 after Las Vegas police executed a search warrant at his home.—
Sean Mandell,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Federal and state law enforcement executed search warrants in Minnesota early on April 28 in connection with an ongoing fraud probe that has embroiled the state, officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some of the greatest arias in the genre, performed flawlessly by Jonathan Tetelman.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Blue Origin New Glenn mission on payload Blue Ring’s first mission with initial injection into Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO), with additional services performed in Geostationary Orbit (GEO).—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Vasquez is proud of what the county has accomplished of late, including two new patrol officers, two new jail officers and money for overhauling the deadly County Road 100 S in this year’s budget.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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These come in different flavors, usually based on what a horse has already accomplished.—
Neil Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The grand Denver Derby Party is calling it quits, having fulfilled its mission of raising $5 million for the Sean Ranch Lough Foundation.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fun of the strategic planning, the beautiful and unique backdrop and the mix of Pitch Pines, maples and all kinds of other New England flora would leave me fulfilled lower score or not.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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O’Keefe-Dunne also was blessed with a lovely singing voice, her sister said, and her uncle had wanted to send her to a vocal coach — the same vocal coach used by singer Johnny Mathis, who then had not yet achieved worldwide stardom.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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So this has been a tactical demonstration of prowess, but has not achieved the strategic goals that the president announced.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Paul and Mortensen had been under investigation by both the Draper City Police Department and West Jordan Police Department regarding a series of allegations each made that the other had acted violently during altercations in February, as well as an incident that took place in 2024.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Cunningham was 13-for-23 from the field, made all 14 of his free throw attempts and added five assists.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Prosecuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecuted. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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