as in fulfills
to carry through (as a process) to completion
carried out the task efficiently and cheerfully
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Recent Examples of carries out
For the most part, Ruth carries out her daily chores, and submits to the Brotherhood’s inflexible vision of domesticity.
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Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carries out
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Sniffing fulfills a major part of a canine's sensory needs, one just as important as play and physical and mental exercise.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tesla’s board proposed a compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that would catapult the tech entrepreneur’s wealth above $1 trillion if the company fulfills a set of rigorous benchmarks over the next decade, according to a securities filing on Friday.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Filling a role with an external candidate who performs that role for another company today certainly remains a valid, viable hiring method.—
Maureen Cawley,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The net effect is a reduction in the effective cost basis of the stock by the amount of the premium, potentially enhancing overall returns if the stock performs moderately well.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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Reskilling accomplishes this more easily than otherwise possible.—
Craig Costigan,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The following list puts in perspective what type of pitcher accomplishes that feat.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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If Solana performs well and BREA executes as planned, the upside could be significant given the current discount.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The United States 3rd Marine Division executes a notional fire mission with the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System during a training exercise at Camp Hansen on Japan's Okinawa Island on July 28, 2025.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Developed by researchers from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), the new material achieves record-high thermoelectric performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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It’s extruded as a continuous sheet and achieves an 80 percent reduction in carbon footprint compared to synthetic leather.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The only other shmup that looked this good on the Mega Drive was probably Ex-Ranza, known as Ranger-X abroad, but even that didn’t move at the pace Earthion does.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In addition to higher rates and fewer terms, Rocket also charges closing costs, which Third Federal does not.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Over the years, the government's reporting requirements have changed, which makes historical comparisons a little tricky.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The film makes canny use of Short’s cassette tape.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Executive Branch implements it.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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If the company successfully implements its new vision and regulatory approvals proceed without issues, last month’s remarkable rally may just be the beginning of a longer upward journey.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Carries out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carries%20out. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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