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
Before then, such cases were prosecuted under a patchwork of local ordinances that varied across the country.
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Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
He is now being prosecuted for his actions.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
He was prosecuted by federal authorities for a single charge of unlawful possession as a drug user but was neither intoxicated nor physically holding the weapon when arrested.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 18 June 2026
If the case is moved to federal jurisdiction, it will still be prosecuted by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Mencia’s case is the first to be prosecuted under the district attorney’s new Business Tax Fraud Unit.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
It is hardly organized, and much of it is inherently pro-state and would support the authorities in any case, while the more radical elements can be prosecuted if necessary.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
In a decision issued June 11, the New Hampshire Supreme Court reversed the second-degree murder conviction, arguing that the murder and assault charges should not have been prosecuted together.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The case was prosecuted by Tarrant County Assistant District Attorneys Kim D’Avignon and Melinda Hogan.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
He is now being prosecuted for his actions.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
He was prosecuted by federal authorities for a single charge of unlawful possession as a drug user but was neither intoxicated nor physically holding the weapon when arrested.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 18 June 2026
If the case is moved to federal jurisdiction, it will still be prosecuted by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Mencia’s case is the first to be prosecuted under the district attorney’s new Business Tax Fraud Unit.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
It is hardly organized, and much of it is inherently pro-state and would support the authorities in any case, while the more radical elements can be prosecuted if necessary.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
In a decision issued June 11, the New Hampshire Supreme Court reversed the second-degree murder conviction, arguing that the murder and assault charges should not have been prosecuted together.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The case was prosecuted by Tarrant County Assistant District Attorneys Kim D’Avignon and Melinda Hogan.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuted
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Then there is the strategy, executed without the million-dollar budget that comes with studio backing.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Investigators executed a search warrant at the headquarters of the conspiracy in Baltimore and seized more than 8,000 packs of untaxed cigarettes and hundreds of counterfeit Maryland tax stamps.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Zac Brown Band performed the national anthem, and other stars who took part included comedians Nate Bargatze, Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe, as well as singers Luke Bryan and Kid Rock.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The measure performed best in central and west Davis, continuing the pattern established on election night.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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All five Atlanta starters, Angel Reese, Allisha Gray, Jordin Canada, Rhyne Howard, and Naz Hillmon, finished with at least 15 points, only the fourth time in franchise history a starting five has accomplished that feat.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Hill thanked the community for its support during her tenure, pointing to her three and a half years leading the district and saying the work accomplished with staff and families remains meaningful to her.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Fast forward to July 2024, Cypress Hill fulfilled the prophecy by joining the LSO for a one-night concert of their 1993 album, Black Sunday, at the Royal Albert Hall.—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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And this team fulfilled that hope with grit, resilience and heart — just like the five boroughs itself.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Leslie, Milton-Jones and Dixon discussed the WNBA’s 30-season landmark before the game, paying tribute to Ogwumike and reflecting on what the WNBPA has achieved.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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This time, the study included a vocabulary of over 1,000 words and achieved a median speed of 78 words per minute.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 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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The Greens made a key alliance with the Triarchy to fortify its naval forces.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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And then there are the uptempo perennials that made Highland, California the giddiest place on earth.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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“Prosecuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecuted. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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