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
As teens, both were prosecuted in adult court for murder.
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Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Put simply, the double jeopardy clause of the Fifth Amendment is meant to protect a person from being prosecuted twice for the same offense.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
Indeed, almost all murders are prosecuted in this state by local prosecutors.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
The case will be prosecuted by the Special Victims Unit of the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
The case will be prosecuted by the Special Victims Unit of the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
The case will be prosecuted by the Special Victims Unit of the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office, and Bregman emphasized that protecting children remains a top priority for his office.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
The case will be prosecuted by the office's Special Victims Unit.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Delcy Rodríguez said Friday that the amnesty would apply to cases from 1999 to the present, but would exclude those prosecuted for homicide, drug trafficking, corruption and human rights violations.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Put simply, the double jeopardy clause of the Fifth Amendment is meant to protect a person from being prosecuted twice for the same offense.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
Indeed, almost all murders are prosecuted in this state by local prosecutors.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
The case will be prosecuted by the Special Victims Unit of the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
The case will be prosecuted by the Special Victims Unit of the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
The case will be prosecuted by the Special Victims Unit of the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office, and Bregman emphasized that protecting children remains a top priority for his office.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
The case will be prosecuted by the office's Special Victims Unit.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Delcy Rodríguez said Friday that the amnesty would apply to cases from 1999 to the present, but would exclude those prosecuted for homicide, drug trafficking, corruption and human rights violations.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuted
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Saif al-Islam Gadhafi was once seen as the heir-apparent to his dictator father –– who was executed after his regime was toppled at the height of the Arab Spring protests in 2011 –– and had in recent years been making a play to return to politics in Libya.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Chicago has time to do this since the trade was executed on Saturday, but there’s a special art to doing this maneuver at the deadline.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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In particular, the anything-goes attitude of DIY venue ACS, where Han has performed with local cybergrind artist Supermotel K and Japan’s BBBBBB, has incubated his digital hardcore tendencies.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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After the upper stage separated from the first stage with no issues, the rocket performed two normal engine burns and its 25 Starlink satellites made it to their intended orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Madison is charming, beautiful, and accomplished—and handsome Rich has taken notice.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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Only 11 players in the history of women’s college basketball have accomplished the feat, and Hall of Famer Sue Bird is the only UConn player currently in that exclusive club.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Without a next generation in line, who will take care of these childless Americans, ensure their dying wishes are fulfilled and oversee where their assets will go after death?—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jordan Davis fulfilled his potential in 2025 and is on track to join Carter on an advanced payroll.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Our dental hygiene, respiratory care, vision care and police academy programs all recently achieved 100% first-time pass rates on their respective licensing exams.—
Torey Alston,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Few coaches in the postseason have achieved what Morris has.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 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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But the recent volatility has made some analysts wonder if gold still has the same luster as an investment.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The material is made from hydrogel, a water-rich, gel-like substance, and is produced using a technique the team describes as 4D printing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Prosecuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecuted. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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