as in fulfilled
to carry through (as a process) to completion
carried out the task efficiently and cheerfully
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Recent Examples of carried out
But most of the research being done was carried out by people who had the university equivalent of a day job.
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Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
And finally, these discussion sessions include not only direct victims of the atrocities, but also family members of those who carried out the deeds.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Most recently, the RSF carried out drone attacks on Khartoum International Airport and other areas near the Sudanese capital, which the army seized control of last year.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The project is carried out by researchers at the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Energy Infrastructures and Geotechnologies IE (Fraunhofer IEG) and several other industry and academic partners.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Castro, 94, and his brother, Fidel Castro, were accused of ordering the Cuban air force to shoot down two civilian planes that belonged to the Brothers nonprofit group, which carried out rescue missions to save Cubans fleeing their homeland.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 19 May 2026
In August 2023, following a series of communications with undercover law enforcement, Gonzalez arranged and carried out the delivery of about $109,715 in drug proceeds to an undercover agent in Lawrence.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
But a confidential internal audit carried out by leadership at the 77th Street Division in September 2023 seemed to suggest body camera misuse was more widespread, finding similar violations among patrol officers in other divisions.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The Iranian Foreign Ministry did not respond to Reuters’ request for comment and a senior Saudi Foreign Ministry official did not address directly whether strikes had been carried out.
—Sarah Tamimi, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
And finally, these discussion sessions include not only direct victims of the atrocities, but also family members of those who carried out the deeds.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Most recently, the RSF carried out drone attacks on Khartoum International Airport and other areas near the Sudanese capital, which the army seized control of last year.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The project is carried out by researchers at the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Energy Infrastructures and Geotechnologies IE (Fraunhofer IEG) and several other industry and academic partners.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Castro, 94, and his brother, Fidel Castro, were accused of ordering the Cuban air force to shoot down two civilian planes that belonged to the Brothers nonprofit group, which carried out rescue missions to save Cubans fleeing their homeland.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 19 May 2026
In August 2023, following a series of communications with undercover law enforcement, Gonzalez arranged and carried out the delivery of about $109,715 in drug proceeds to an undercover agent in Lawrence.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
But a confidential internal audit carried out by leadership at the 77th Street Division in September 2023 seemed to suggest body camera misuse was more widespread, finding similar violations among patrol officers in other divisions.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The Iranian Foreign Ministry did not respond to Reuters’ request for comment and a senior Saudi Foreign Ministry official did not address directly whether strikes had been carried out.
—Sarah Tamimi, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carried out
Verb
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In some ways, Rashad has fulfilled that promise.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The honor fulfilled late owner Joan Payson’ decades-old wish to retire the number after the Say Hey Kid’s playing days.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Ohtani is a one-of-one player, someone who's already accomplished virtually everything a player can accomplish in Major League Baseball.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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With 43 new tracks released at once, early projections indicate Drake could simultaneously hold the top three spots on the Billboard 200 chart — something only Michael Jackson previously accomplished after his death in 2009.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Marketing and implementation analyses were performed to determine whether a new name could realistically be adopted across healthcare systems, medical education, research institutions and public communication.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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That remains up for debate, although the northern courses since the calendar move in 2019 — Bethpage Black and Oak Hill in New York and Aronimink — have performed well.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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But Jeffries’s efforts, which have achieved mixed results, have also elicited concerns from some of his supporters.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Carragher acknowledged that Slot’s achievement in winning the Premier League in his first campaign elevated him to a level above what fellow Dutchman Ten Hag achieved in just over two years as Manchester United manager following his summer 2022 appointment, but the point stood.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Verb
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In June, investigators executed a search warrant at the girlfriend’s residence, where authorities allegedly discovered a 32-gallon trash can that later tested positive for Alexis’ blood, WISC reported.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that search warrants were executed in relation to VC Defensa but did not answer questions about the nature of the investigation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Modern presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama to Joe Biden spoke to the Jewish community in the language of protection, inclusion, and appreciation for the contributions Jews have made to American life.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Verb
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One woman who seemingly had both legs wrapped up was carried off a vessel by several officers, the post shows.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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He was then carried off the pitch.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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