as in executes
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 prosecutes
Critics have questioned the true purpose of the new division, given that the department already prosecutes fraud through its Criminal Division.
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Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
Critics have questioned the true purpose of the new division, given that the department already prosecutes fraud through its Criminal Division.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
There are four elements for the offense to be considered committed, according to the Crown Prosecution Service, an independent body that prosecutes criminal cases investigated in England and Wales.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Trump recently endorsed Clay Fuller, a district attorney who prosecutes crimes in four counties.
—CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The Crown Prosecution Service — an independent organisation that prosecutes criminal cases in England and Wales — has now authorised two additional counts of rape against the former Arsenal midfielder involving one additional woman.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The City Law Department, which prosecutes cases in juvenile court, said the two boys were returned to their parents as the investigation continues.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
The city prosecutes those cases itself.
—Sharon Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Jan. 2025
Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
Critics have questioned the true purpose of the new division, given that the department already prosecutes fraud through its Criminal Division.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
There are four elements for the offense to be considered committed, according to the Crown Prosecution Service, an independent body that prosecutes criminal cases investigated in England and Wales.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Trump recently endorsed Clay Fuller, a district attorney who prosecutes crimes in four counties.
—CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The Crown Prosecution Service — an independent organisation that prosecutes criminal cases in England and Wales — has now authorised two additional counts of rape against the former Arsenal midfielder involving one additional woman.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The City Law Department, which prosecutes cases in juvenile court, said the two boys were returned to their parents as the investigation continues.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
The city prosecutes those cases itself.
—Sharon Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecutes
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Iran executes 3 men detained during January protests Iran announced the execution of three men detained in January’s nationwide protests, the first such sentences known to have been carried out, the judiciary’s Mizan news agency reported.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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William is well rounded and executes all styles with quiet confidence.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Following liftoff, the SLS rocket will place Orion into Earth orbit before the capsule performs a burn that sends the spacecraft toward the moon.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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During the trial, the team collected real-world data to evaluate how quantum positioning performs in a live national rail network.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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After-dark travel also fulfills the growing demand for novel adventures, because these days, a pristine night sky is especially rare.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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Libra September 23 – October 22 What sort of art fulfils your soul?—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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By holding the melancholic and the ecstatic in equal standing, star scum city accomplishes something similar.—
Reanna Cruz,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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The intention here is to inspire, and Taylor’s fifth feature accomplishes that admirably.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The midsize luxury car achieves 22 miles per gallon in the city and 31 miles per gallon on the highway.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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This alloy achieves cooling via adiabatic demagnetization refrigeration (ADR).—
Etiido Uko
March 23,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
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Annabelle Saco, 24, of Bloomfield, Michigan, does a combination of shopping online and at the mall – and she's seen an increase of shoppers her age in those spaces.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Parties by Panache does full event planning, including servers, bar, rentals, flowers, music, invitations and photography.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the process, Orsolya makes a great show of her reasonableness and decency.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The goal is to increase transparency of what is what on Reddit while preserving the anonymity that makes Reddit unique.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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The all-volunteer Planning Commission considers matters related to land-use planning and development, implements the city’s general plan, reviews development applications and serves as an intermediary between the public and the City Council.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some school closures and mergers are expected as the archdiocese implements Beacons of Light.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Prosecutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecutes. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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