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
The settlement was largely political with the DOJ’s prosecuting lawyers and states attorneys general kept in the dark regarding secret negotiations between top government officials and the company.
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Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The California Department of Justice report found insufficient evidence to support criminally prosecuting Silva.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The arrest and indictment are believed to be the first instance of the Department of Justice prosecuting a case of insider trading on a prediction market.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
In exchange for the state not prosecuting, Ridglan agreed to surrender its state breeding license by July 1, 2026, according to the special prosecutor's report, ending its practice of selling dogs to outside researchers.
—Quinn Clark, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
But Justice Department prosecutors in Chicago had less success prosecuting those arrested than their peers in California.
—A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
Uthmeier is the same attorney general who threatens to have the governor remove Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell, a Democrat, for not prosecuting cases his way.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Carly Kray is prosecuting Becerra’s case.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Xinis pointed out that the DOJ is prosecuting him in Tennessee on human smuggling charges.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The California Department of Justice report found insufficient evidence to support criminally prosecuting Silva.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The arrest and indictment are believed to be the first instance of the Department of Justice prosecuting a case of insider trading on a prediction market.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
In exchange for the state not prosecuting, Ridglan agreed to surrender its state breeding license by July 1, 2026, according to the special prosecutor's report, ending its practice of selling dogs to outside researchers.
—Quinn Clark, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
But Justice Department prosecutors in Chicago had less success prosecuting those arrested than their peers in California.
—A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
Uthmeier is the same attorney general who threatens to have the governor remove Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell, a Democrat, for not prosecuting cases his way.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Carly Kray is prosecuting Becerra’s case.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Xinis pointed out that the DOJ is prosecuting him in Tennessee on human smuggling charges.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuting
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Celonis analyzed the 5,000 delivery runs a day the brewery was executing, worked out how to make the runs more efficient, and reduced the number of journeys by 17%.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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New York City Councilman Chi Osse was arrested Wednesday while protesting the eviction of one of his constituents, blocking city marshals from executing the tenant’s removal.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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This was the 10th overall pick the Giants acquired after trading All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals last week, fulfilling his trade request amid a contract dispute.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cozy nights, redecorating, family affairs or inviting someone sweet into your personal space can feel especially fulfilling.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association, said in a statement that the renowned performing artist will offer a thrilling glimpse into the minds of newsmakers.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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For the project, Theron, famous for performing the vast majority of her stunts in action films like Atomic Blonde and The Old Guard, trained with rock climber Beth Rodden to believably portray Sasha, an avid adventurer.—
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Spurs won to take a 2-1 series lead, already accomplishing their one job of regaining home-court advantage no matter what happens in Game 4.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The greatest scorer in NBA history and his 21-year-old son have been teammates for nearly two years, but the prospect of accomplishing a new first is still special to both generations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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What went into achieving that brilliant energy between you and Mitchell, behind the scenes?—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sacking him is an embarrassment for all concerned, but 106 days after his appointment, Chelsea’s executives felt a change was needed to give the club the best possible chance of achieving their remaining aims for the season.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Foo Fighters, pretty much the definition of a major international 21st century rock band, is doing a pop-up show in Bridgeport.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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What Laura is doing is really important, but other things are really important to her.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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The agency added city funding is expected to make up the majority of its staffing budget going forward, making its future structure heavily dependent on decisions by the City of Los Angeles.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Las Vegas has depth at the edge, making the Auburn product an interesting pick considering needs like offensive line, defensive tackle and wide receiver are still unfilled.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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As mayor, Tubbs garnered national attention by implementing a Universal Basic Income pilot program that gave $500 a month to 125 residents of Stockton.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Wu administration representatives said at the day’s hearing that the new approach to street redesign and implementing projects is informed by community feedback.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Prosecuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecuting. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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