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 criminal section of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division specializes in investigating and prosecuting constitutional violations by law enforcement officers.
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Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
In the early 2000s, the government threw significant firepower behind the initiative, creating specialized units for investigating and prosecuting such fraud.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Further, nobody believes that prosecuting or imprisoning Maduro will save a single American life from a drug overdose.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
To stop the spiral of impunity, political leaders must recommit to their obligations under international law by investigating, prosecuting and punishing crimes against journalists—even when the pursuit of justice means holding political allies and powerful elites to account.
—Scott Griffen, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
But with the Coast Guard’s detailed Rules of Navigation, which dictate maritime law, prosecuting that charge may be challenging, considering the types of vessels involved in the July 28 tragedy in Biscayne Bay.
—David Goodhue
october 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Between the timing and Elsbeth spotting a shiny, brand-new replacement for Johnny’s beat-up old harness and carabiner, the jig is up, giving Elsbeth a moment to shine on the set of Raquel’s Behind the Black Veil interview, prosecuting her case in the persona of a reality-show host.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Each Murdaugh who served was in charge of prosecuting all criminal cases in the state's 14th circuit district, overseeing Allendale, Colleton, Hampton, Beaufort and Jasper counties.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
This is no longer -- the Department of Justice is no longer the premier prosecuting office in America.
—ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
In the early 2000s, the government threw significant firepower behind the initiative, creating specialized units for investigating and prosecuting such fraud.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Further, nobody believes that prosecuting or imprisoning Maduro will save a single American life from a drug overdose.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
To stop the spiral of impunity, political leaders must recommit to their obligations under international law by investigating, prosecuting and punishing crimes against journalists—even when the pursuit of justice means holding political allies and powerful elites to account.
—Scott Griffen, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
But with the Coast Guard’s detailed Rules of Navigation, which dictate maritime law, prosecuting that charge may be challenging, considering the types of vessels involved in the July 28 tragedy in Biscayne Bay.
—David Goodhue
october 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Between the timing and Elsbeth spotting a shiny, brand-new replacement for Johnny’s beat-up old harness and carabiner, the jig is up, giving Elsbeth a moment to shine on the set of Raquel’s Behind the Black Veil interview, prosecuting her case in the persona of a reality-show host.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Each Murdaugh who served was in charge of prosecuting all criminal cases in the state's 14th circuit district, overseeing Allendale, Colleton, Hampton, Beaufort and Jasper counties.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
This is no longer -- the Department of Justice is no longer the premier prosecuting office in America.
—ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuting
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In recent days, Iran had raised the prospect of executing Iranian protester Erfan Soltani, 26, who was detained less than a week ago, according to a family member and the State Department.—
Aida Karimi,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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David Aaron, a former prosecutor at the Justice Department's National Security Division who previously handled media leak investigations, said executing a search warrant at a journalist's home is uncommon, but not prohibited by law, either.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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As the labor market lags and six-figure dreams have been dashed, Gen Zers are turning to fulfilling careers—and education makes the top of the list.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Knowing that a private emotional process can resonate with someone else is one of the most fulfilling aspects of my practice.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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At one end of the spectrum, Croatia, Greece, and Poland feature the most working hours in the European Union, and some of the bloc’s worst performing economies.—
Joe O’Connor,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Despite being far from perfect, the company says that AI models performing at 60% or better can reshape the nature of work as professionals work in tandem with the technology.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Malinin holds the honor as the only skater ever to land a quad axel in competition, first accomplishing the feat in 2022.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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But experts warn that accomplishing anything near a return to full capacity oil production in Venezuela will likely take years.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
5 Jan. 2026
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Put a Monogram on It The key to achieving a personalized home lies in those little details.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Fixating on the outcome and then having trouble achieving that goal can be discouraging.—
Gillian Mohney,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Upon doing some research for more formal choices to match the nickname, the mom came across Margaret, which had a connection to her husband's grandmother.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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No New Yorker should have to fear losing access to health care -- and no nurse should be asked to accept less pay, fewer benefits or less dignity for doing lifesaving work.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Garcia was last seen making a purchase at a local grocery store — identified by CBS affiliate KREM as a Rosauer's — in the evening hours of July 6, 2016, according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs).—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Barra says the focus now is on making cars more affordable, incorporating artificial intelligence and new technology like Google Gemini to make the vehicles safer and appealing to the consumer.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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If your kitchen organizational skills need an upgrade, try implementing these life-changing food storage containers that come with non-slip, airtight lids.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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The difficulty in implementing new standards will also depend on the school district.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Prosecuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecuting. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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