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
Some lawmakers have also called on DOJ to take a more active role in prosecuting criminals who pretend to be ICE agents.
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Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
In articles, litigation, and other public forums, leaders of those organizations argued that rather than stifle hate groups, prosecuting hate speakers would draw attention to their ideas and increase the following of these organizations.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
El Dorado Chief Assistant District Attorney Lisette Suder, who is prosecuting the case against McFarlin, said in court that her office was responding to a large request from McFarlin’s public defender, Tim Pappas, for evidence gathered during the investigation.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
However, David said finding a motive is not essential to prosecuting the suspect.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
The group listed the need for protection and representation for minorities, peaceful relations in the region, ending support for terrorist actors, removing foreign fighters from state institutions, investigating and prosecuting human rights abuses and defeating ISIS and other terrorist groups.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 25 Sep. 2025
Same goes for Justice Department attorneys prosecuting civil rights cases and scientists reviewing new vaccines.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
Complicating matters is that Mea’s brother-in-law (Nick Sagar) is prosecuting.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, the data show that prosecuting human smuggling cases has remained consistent across multiple administrations.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
In articles, litigation, and other public forums, leaders of those organizations argued that rather than stifle hate groups, prosecuting hate speakers would draw attention to their ideas and increase the following of these organizations.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
El Dorado Chief Assistant District Attorney Lisette Suder, who is prosecuting the case against McFarlin, said in court that her office was responding to a large request from McFarlin’s public defender, Tim Pappas, for evidence gathered during the investigation.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
However, David said finding a motive is not essential to prosecuting the suspect.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
The group listed the need for protection and representation for minorities, peaceful relations in the region, ending support for terrorist actors, removing foreign fighters from state institutions, investigating and prosecuting human rights abuses and defeating ISIS and other terrorist groups.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 25 Sep. 2025
Same goes for Justice Department attorneys prosecuting civil rights cases and scientists reviewing new vaccines.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
Complicating matters is that Mea’s brother-in-law (Nick Sagar) is prosecuting.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, the data show that prosecuting human smuggling cases has remained consistent across multiple administrations.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuting
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While executing the search warrant, 34 dogs − mostly Chinese Crested but including a mix of breeds and ages − were found confined to a single room.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Celtics have been one of the best executing teams for years.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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But Yu said the e-tail giant isn’t concerned about fulfilling orders from other platforms.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The ability to guide people in pregnancy, childbirth and beyond is, for me, the most intimate and fulfilling part of medicine.—
Tami S. Rowen,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Brewers ranked a more respectable 12th in slugging percentage, and some of their most dynamic hitters were either not performing or not yet on the team early in the season.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Dupieux’s films always feature prestigious French casts and have become a reference for young cinephiles, performing well at the local box office and selling around the world.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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In some accounts of American history, the novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin decisively turned public opinion against slavery, accomplishing what pamphlets and political rhetoric could not.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sitting in a hot tub in Las Vegas with a crew of friends and family, the pair raised glasses of Dom Pérignon and toasted accomplishing the rarest of feats — making the rare dance crossover hit.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Cosmedica’s advantage is its process aimed at achieving a soft, age-appropriate, and natural-looking hairline that blends into everyday life.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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As a means of achieving political change, the boycott is ill-conceived, targeting a vital source of artistic dissent rather than policy makers.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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Even though Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to give Amorim a full season, and losing to Sunderland was not regarded as terminal, doing so would have brought immense pressure.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Hi hi hello, how is everyone doing on this lovely Sunday?—
Rosalind Bowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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By law, half of the 20,000 available scholarships are required to go to families with no income cap, meaning even those making $1 million or more could qualify.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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While local residents hope a new plant could bring economic growth, unanswered questions about use of the additional land are making some uneasy.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Companies are relentlessly focused on building and implementing AI products that ignite performance and achieve more with less.—
Derya Matras,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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The role is one that often goes under the public radar yet holds key power in implementing the president’s goals.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Prosecuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecuting. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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