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
This is a crime and should be prosecuted as such, as Jessica Tisch stated.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
And there are dozens more who need to be held accountable, and in some cases, investigated and prosecuted.
—Nik Popli, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
Estes prosecuted the case with ADA Lauren Lawrence.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2026
Ronald Fluker was prosecuted as part of a large-scale 2019 case involving 16 shootings, three homicides, and a string of home invasion robberies and carjackings, including the nonfatal shooting of an Orinda school board member.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Among other measures, the commission also called for steps to expand freedom of expression, release older or sick prisoners and ensure that nonviolent acts are not prosecuted under anti‑terror laws.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
All said they were recruited through Global Face Human Resources and have denounced Omwamba's role in the deception, along with one of his employees, Edward Gituku, who is currently being prosecuted for human trafficking.
—CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
At this time, the investigation is ongoing, and the charges are being prosecuted by the Lincoln County State’s Attorney’s Office, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office in Canton.
—Vanessa Carlson Bender, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Feb. 2026
Anne Marie Schubert, who prosecuted the case against Funston while serving as a deputy district attorney.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
And there are dozens more who need to be held accountable, and in some cases, investigated and prosecuted.
—Nik Popli, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
Estes prosecuted the case with ADA Lauren Lawrence.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2026
Ronald Fluker was prosecuted as part of a large-scale 2019 case involving 16 shootings, three homicides, and a string of home invasion robberies and carjackings, including the nonfatal shooting of an Orinda school board member.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Among other measures, the commission also called for steps to expand freedom of expression, release older or sick prisoners and ensure that nonviolent acts are not prosecuted under anti‑terror laws.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
All said they were recruited through Global Face Human Resources and have denounced Omwamba's role in the deception, along with one of his employees, Edward Gituku, who is currently being prosecuted for human trafficking.
—CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
At this time, the investigation is ongoing, and the charges are being prosecuted by the Lincoln County State’s Attorney’s Office, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office in Canton.
—Vanessa Carlson Bender, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Feb. 2026
Anne Marie Schubert, who prosecuted the case against Funston while serving as a deputy district attorney.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuted
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The clemency warrant, issued in Washington and bearing Biden’s signature, was one of several documents critics say were executed using an autopen.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Earlier in the case, law enforcement executed search warrants and briefly detained individuals for questioning, but no one has been charged in connection with the disappearance.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Arena is Princess’ newest incarnation of the typical cruise ship theater space, where up to 900 passengers can watch the twice-nightly show performed on a revolving stage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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For instance, O’Leary, Okonma, and Iyer are used to being on camera, albeit as themselves; Grimstad, as a professor, is a longtime public speaker; Caton has often performed his music onstage and on TV.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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They are accomplished, driven, and outwardly functional.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The photographs and charts Du Bois displayed showed how much African Americans had accomplished.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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When Epstein fulfilled his objection to plead guilty in state court pursuant to his non-prosecution agreement, the grand jury subpoena was withdrawn.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Nextdoor considered factors like the tone of posts, fulfilled neighbor requests and welcome posts.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The shimmery eyes are a combination of the brand’s Wondercolour Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick in shades Cream Fresca, Little Star, Brazilionaire, and Umber One, topped off by Lashify Stardust Gossamer lashes, while the glossy lip was achieved with Wondergloss Collagen Lip Oil in Spicy Pink.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2026
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Lasting peace can only be achieved through peaceful means, including genuine dialogue and negotiations.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
1 Mar. 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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Brown made his film directorial debut with the 2005 documentary Off the Chain, which explored the widespread abuse of American pit bull terriers.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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That decision was made without telling the White House first, according to people familiar with the matter.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Prosecuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecuted. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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