as in executing
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 prosecuting
Xinis pointed out that the DOJ is prosecuting him in Tennessee on human smuggling charges.
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CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
While First Amendment protections for speech and press freedom have kept the federal government from prosecuting journalists with frequency, there is a long history of jailing journalists on contempt charges for refusing to name their anonymous sources.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
On Friday, Khalid Aleisir, the minister of culture, information, antiquities and Tourism condemned the attack and called for designating the RSF a terrorist organization and prosecuting its members.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
That’s not to mention that they have not been damaged enough to deter them from prosecuting the war and asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the president himself has made clear financial crimes are not a priority for his administration, dismissing or suspending many cases, and in some instances dismantling offices responsible for prosecuting them.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
His office is not involved in prosecuting murder cases.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Lebanon has a long history of prosecuting individuals accused of collaborating with Israel, with convictions carrying sentences of up to 25 years.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
He was recently confirmed as the assistant attorney general overseeing the new division at the department focused on prosecuting fraud.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
While First Amendment protections for speech and press freedom have kept the federal government from prosecuting journalists with frequency, there is a long history of jailing journalists on contempt charges for refusing to name their anonymous sources.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
On Friday, Khalid Aleisir, the minister of culture, information, antiquities and Tourism condemned the attack and called for designating the RSF a terrorist organization and prosecuting its members.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
That’s not to mention that they have not been damaged enough to deter them from prosecuting the war and asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the president himself has made clear financial crimes are not a priority for his administration, dismissing or suspending many cases, and in some instances dismantling offices responsible for prosecuting them.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
His office is not involved in prosecuting murder cases.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Lebanon has a long history of prosecuting individuals accused of collaborating with Israel, with convictions carrying sentences of up to 25 years.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
He was recently confirmed as the assistant attorney general overseeing the new division at the department focused on prosecuting fraud.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuting
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This is a prerequisite for executing quantum algorithms.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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When that agent is sitting on top of your brokerage account or executing financial API calls, even a single failure can produce immediate, realized loss.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Force majeure is a legal term that refers to unforeseeable circumstances preventing a company from fulfilling a contract.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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The most creatively fulfilling campaigns to produce can often become those best suited to capture an audience’s imagination and, as a result, their attention.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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On Wednesday morning, Coral Springs police discovered Metayer‘s body inside her home while performing a welfare check.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Research from Anthropic last month revealed that AI is theoretically capable of performing the majority of tasks in white-collar fields, such as engineering, law, and business and finance.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Roxanne Perez, Charlotte Flair and Shayna Baszler each accomplishing the feat.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Though he was killed in the Philippines, one of his ships continued westward to Spain, accomplishing the first circumnavigation of Earth.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Super Mario Galaxy is achieving a number other milestones, including delivering the year’s biggest three-day opening of the year so far, a record held briefly by sleeper hit Project Hail Mary.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2026
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Because convection heat is more intense, lowering the temperature to 375°F instead of 400°F may help prevent over-browning while still achieving crisp skins and tender centers.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Pretty soon people realized that some women had actually always been out there doing things.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Add into the mix consistent hand-washing, doing the dishes with harsh soaps, and something as mundane as getting gel nail polish cured with a UV light?—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Miami Beach police arrested a 32-year-old man accused of making antisemitic remarks and threatening a father in front of his children at Stillwater Park.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The union is also pushing for more flexibility in school-level decision-making and clearer guidelines around work hours and compensation for extended duties.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Attorney General's office is tasked with implementing the social media ban starting October 1, 2026.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Yet as some employees drag their feet, researchers found the workers actively implementing AI into their workflows are getting ahead.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Prosecuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecuting. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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