PROSECUTING Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

prosecuting

verb

present participle of prosecute

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 Spitzer is now prosecuting parents for e-motorcycle deaths caused by their teenagers. — Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2026 Following one incident with the actor, he was charged with seven felony counts, including assault, injuring a girlfriend and dissuading a witness from prosecuting a crime. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026 Nathan Hochman has faced criticism from Mayor Karen Bass and others for prosecuting an officer who attempted to report misconduct. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office, which is prosecuting the state case, will have a chance to respond to the defense's double jeopardy motion before Carro rules. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 Jane Rosenberg | Reuters A spokeswoman for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, whose office is prosecuting Mangione in state court, said in a statement the office would fight the effort to dismiss the case. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 But a spokesperson for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who is prosecuting the state case, said his office plans to continue its work and fight any challenges in court. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 And in July, Hegseth announced a joint Pentagon-Justice Department task force aimed at identifying and prosecuting people leaking sensitive information to news organizations. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Aug. 2026 Gregory noted that although double jeopardy prevents the State of Oklahoma from prosecuting Butler again, his office plans to submit the case to federal prosecutors to review. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

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Verb

With a steely disposition, Dikha is seen in the videos standing at the very front of a thin boat, executing a repetitive series of dance moves as a line of rowers propel them through a river.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
For a franchised restaurant business, corporate strategy only works if operators can make money executing it.

— Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of executing

Verb

The brand's Hydro Rush line (launched in 2023) gets lots of love from natural hair influencers for fulfilling their hair’s hydration needs without weighing it down.

— Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026
Music has a unique ability to bring people together, and knowing this concert can have a meaningful impact beyond the stage is incredibly fulfilling.

— Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of fulfilling

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Prior to touching down in Canada, Perry had been performing Down Under for an extended run.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
For about 25 years, Morgan, 60, chipped away at success, performing consistently in comedy clubs, corporate events and fundraisers while raising three children.

— Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of performing

Verb

Creamer’s group then sued O’Keefe and Maass over the video and their means of achieving the undercover clips.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
Some hybrid SUVs are capable of achieving over 53 miles per gallon combined, resulting in incredible driving range on a single tank of gas.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of achieving

Verb

While doing so has helped millions of individuals access the power of electronics, the shrinking size of transistors is presenting problems at mass manufacturing scales.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Alicia McCalla, 56, a fiction writer who has been doing voice work for five years out of her home in Atlanta, decided to ignore union suggestions and clone her voice.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of doing

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In addition to Broadway, the show has played in nine countries across four continents since making its West End debut in 2019.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Despite that footprint, the basic cement-making process has changed relatively little since the material was invented in 1824.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of making

Verb

Always consult with your primary care doctor before implementing any major changes that can affect your health.

— Renée Onque, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
The Cuban ambassador said implementing the economic changes would be far easier without the sanctions, if American companies were involved in Cuba and if trade between the two countries was possible.

— Edith M. Lederer, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026