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
The only other person prosecuted so far has been Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years in prison.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Prize-winning Nasrin Sotoudeh, 64, is renowned for defending activists, opposition politicians and women prosecuted for removing their headscarves.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Where cases were prosecuted in other states, the judicial system has been slow and deliberate.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Nunez-Navarro has prosecuted or defended more than 150 DUI cases and, as a judge, criminally charged and sentenced hundreds of such cases.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
That she was prosecuted for either is the real crime.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
In October 2024, the hopes of Fares and Simon that Rutledge would soon be prosecuted were temporarily dashed when Shugrue announced his office could not press charges against the teacher.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
But in practice, it is rarely prosecuted.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Vita Palazuelos, who prosecuted the case.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Prize-winning Nasrin Sotoudeh, 64, is renowned for defending activists, opposition politicians and women prosecuted for removing their headscarves.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Where cases were prosecuted in other states, the judicial system has been slow and deliberate.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Nunez-Navarro has prosecuted or defended more than 150 DUI cases and, as a judge, criminally charged and sentenced hundreds of such cases.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
That she was prosecuted for either is the real crime.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
In October 2024, the hopes of Fares and Simon that Rutledge would soon be prosecuted were temporarily dashed when Shugrue announced his office could not press charges against the teacher.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
But in practice, it is rarely prosecuted.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Vita Palazuelos, who prosecuted the case.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuted
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For something different, Cinkō Asian Latino Grill stands out as a kosher restaurant that brings together Asian and South American flavors in a way that feels both unexpected and well executed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Authorities later executed multiple search warrants and collected items from the home, including exercise bands, medications, electronic devices, notebooks, clothing and a knife.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Harris performed slightly better than Fuller in a special election on March 10, but neither secured a majority of the vote in a crowded field of candidates, forcing a runoff election.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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McClure didn’t include invoices for work performed by David Westland, who represents SSCVA Board Chairman Andy Qunell, Treasurer Matt Maloney, board members Brent Brashier and Matt Schuffert, and former member Tom Dabertin as individuals in the case.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The biggest storyline this weekend will be how Rory McIlroy manages his quest for a second straight Masters title, a feat only three others have accomplished in the 90-year history of the tournament.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The question is whether those goals can be accomplished without additional investment in staff and scouting.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
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Local residents who spoke to commissioners said a promise from Black Mountain CEO Rhett Bennett to introduce the future data center’s operator to residents at a community meeting has not been fulfilled.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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This, the team explains, was achieved by feeding the AI with 81 physical properties of metals.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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The suave Hernández character Domingo appeared briefly but was conked on the noggin by White, who also achieved Five-Timers status, but as a musical guest.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 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 Tatum made it through the game healthy, and that was a victory in its own right.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Dallas defenseman Miro Heiskanen made an early exit from the Stars' first-round playoff preview matchup against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Prosecuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecuted. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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