as in to fulfil
to carry through (as a process) to completion
carried out the task efficiently and cheerfully
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Recent Examples of carry out
This usually occurs through programs like 287(g), where local law enforcement collaborates with federal immigration agencies to carry out immigration enforcement activities.
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
In one raid carried out last week at a residential address, Oakman said, KCK police officers seized nearly 1,500 grams of marijuana and cocaine, along with 48 ecstasy and methamphetamine pills, 15 assault rifles and about $5,230 in cash.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
The new air strikes are much more intensive than those the Biden administration carried out last year and include efforts to assassinate Houthi commanders (one of these commanders was mentioned in the Signal text chain, though not by name).
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Furthermore, without support from vendors, organizations must handle issues, vulnerabilities, and other challenges on their own, which increases the time and resources required to address and resolve attacks carried out by cybercriminals.
—Steve Millidge, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
In one raid carried out last week at a residential address, Oakman said, KCK police officers seized nearly 1,500 grams of marijuana and cocaine, along with 48 ecstasy and methamphetamine pills, 15 assault rifles and about $5,230 in cash.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
The new air strikes are much more intensive than those the Biden administration carried out last year and include efforts to assassinate Houthi commanders (one of these commanders was mentioned in the Signal text chain, though not by name).
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Furthermore, without support from vendors, organizations must handle issues, vulnerabilities, and other challenges on their own, which increases the time and resources required to address and resolve attacks carried out by cybercriminals.
—Steve Millidge, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry out
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The story of this ranch dates to 1985 when Jim Kouf set out to fulfill a childhood promise to himself.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Reaching out and connecting with another person fulfills a basic human need for belonging and validation.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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India's stock markets had previously performed better than others thanks to lower tariffs than competitors like China, Indonesia and Vietnam.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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In addition to taking your medical history and performing a thorough physical exam, your provider may recommend the following tests:10 Skin biopsy: Your provider may take a skin sample and send it to the lab to look for signs of infection.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Constitution says that the president, the chief executive, shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
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Miller serves as the presenting sponsor of the LIM College Fashion Show, and is personally mentoring students throughout the process of creating and executing the event.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Bonnell: Two deployments, 20 years of service An Army spokesperson, Lt. Col. Ruth Castro, told the Fayetteville Observer that Bonnell served in the Special Forces, achieving the rank of sergeant first class and serving from September 2004 to December 2024.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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At this point, achieving half that number might be a stretch.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
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From Spring at The Silos outings to browsing through the Flower Shoppe, there’s much to do at Magnolia.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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That is something that a trainee should be able to do under supervision or an advanced senior resident would be able to do on their own.—
Maria Fontoura,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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While her 25-year-old brother Presley Gerber was missing from the group outing, Kaia and her parents made their presence known on the red carpet at the Winter Garden Theatre, matching in black ensembles.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In a motion to dismiss the suit last month, Lively’s team argued that her allegations — which were first made in a California civil rights complaint that was shared with the New York Times — are protected by litigation privilege.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Passengers can typically choose to carry off their own luggage or leave it outside their cabin the night before disembarkation.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Watkins had to be carried off, unable to put any weight on her leg.—
Beth Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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As recently as one week ago, some members of the organization were holding out hope of a dramatic playoff run, much like the Penguins almost pulled off late last season.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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All eyes are on No. 1 Duke (33-3), but could No. 4 Arizona (24-12) pull off an upset?—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Carry out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry%20out. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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