as in to execute
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 prosecute
An investigation by the FBI Houston Field Office is ongoing, and Trial Attorney Gaelin Bernstein of the Criminal Division’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Rodolfo Ramirez for the Southern District of Texas are prosecuting the case.
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The footage was a window into the type of intimate-partner violence that is far from rare (24% of women in the US will experience severe physical assault by a partner in their lifetime) but is rarely seen or prosecuted.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 2 July 2025
It has historically been used against gangs as a way for the U.S. government to prosecute multi-member organizations that contribute to criminal activity.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2025
In Victorian London, the proprietors of anatomical displays were sometimes prosecuted for indecency.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The footage was a window into the type of intimate-partner violence that is far from rare (24% of women in the US will experience severe physical assault by a partner in their lifetime) but is rarely seen or prosecuted.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 2 July 2025
It has historically been used against gangs as a way for the U.S. government to prosecute multi-member organizations that contribute to criminal activity.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2025
In Victorian London, the proprietors of anatomical displays were sometimes prosecuted for indecency.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecute
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The procedural process on the Senate floor is also complicated with limited time to execute.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Now, Trump and his education secretary, Linda McMahon, are free to execute the layoffs and break up the department’s work among other federal agencies.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The military branch is slated to perform its first-ever refueling of a U.S. military asset in orbit as early as next summer.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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The MacMillan family will receive the High Hopes Tribute Award. Rzeznik, who had to cancel several shows in South Africa last year due to pneumonia, kicked off 2025 by performing at Bob’s Birthday Bash at WinterFest 2025 in January.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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Trump was elected to fulfill certain promises on immigration.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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The subpoenas are part of a coordinated effort between the Justice Department and the White House to fulfill President Donald Trump’s promises to curtail pediatric gender care.—
Azeen Ghorayshi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Wear comfortable shoes, as much of your exploring will probably be done on foot.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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In complex or regulated environments, speed matters, but so does cross-functional orchestration that accounts for the nuances of the situation.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Netanyahu-Trump meeting stokes ceasefire hopes Trump is keen to achieve a peace deal in Gaza, and Netanyahu is in a strong position domestically after attacks on Iran severely weakened Israel’s regional rival.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
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Pakistan, like many countries, is currently negotiating with the Trump Administration in effort to achieve a trade deal and avoid high tariffs.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
8 July 2025
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This means if someone is caught tagging a church, for example, instead of implementing a fine, that person is ordered to remove the graffiti and meet the victims of the crime.—
Spencer Pauley,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
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Always looking to implement new ways of triumphing over others, Brainiac is fascinated by Superman and looks for ways to rise above him.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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The plane then made an emergency landing at St. Pete-Clearwater Airport in Florida at approximately 2:08 p.m. local time, per the release.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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That makes these perfect for travelers, seniors, and basically anyone else.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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“Prosecute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecute. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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