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as in operated
to look after and make decisions about
the company's president continues to conduct the everyday affairs of the software firm he founded many years ago
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as in directed
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
the gutter conducts water to the curb, thus protecting the house's basement
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as in behaved
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
conducted themselves at the party like perfect ladies and gentlemen
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as in steered
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
a job conducting tourists through the historical museum
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as in transmitted
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
a material that conducts heat quite efficiently
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Recent Examples of conducted
Cannon and a State Farm adjuster conducted a joint inspection in December 2021.
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J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Public opinion surveys conducted for the report show much of the world is already fearful that is happening.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Netflix and Plimsoll conducted full technical run-throughs with Honnold climbing the building on ropes, practicing camera handoffs, pacing and communication between teams spread across nearly a third of a mile into the sky.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
As part of its Healthy Florida First Initiative, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) conducted an analysis of dozens of popular candies, from SweeTarts to Laffy Taffy to Nerds.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
Collins also informed the local authorities that DHS had conducted an engineering evaluation of city utilities, and that economic impact reports are being prepared, though not finalized.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Appealing to Gen Z Calvin Klein Fragrances conducted a global survey of Gen Z consumers, revealing that this cohort agreed with the choice of Rosalía as the fragrance’s new face.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Many of New Mexico's allegations against Meta were derived from an undercover operation conducted by the attorney general that involved the creation of a fake social media profile modeled after a 13-year-old girl.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Few details have been released, but the Broward Sheriff's Office said the investigation was being conducted in the area of Lakeside Drive and Lakeside Way in Deerfield Beach.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Public opinion surveys conducted for the report show much of the world is already fearful that is happening.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Netflix and Plimsoll conducted full technical run-throughs with Honnold climbing the building on ropes, practicing camera handoffs, pacing and communication between teams spread across nearly a third of a mile into the sky.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
As part of its Healthy Florida First Initiative, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) conducted an analysis of dozens of popular candies, from SweeTarts to Laffy Taffy to Nerds.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
Collins also informed the local authorities that DHS had conducted an engineering evaluation of city utilities, and that economic impact reports are being prepared, though not finalized.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Appealing to Gen Z Calvin Klein Fragrances conducted a global survey of Gen Z consumers, revealing that this cohort agreed with the choice of Rosalía as the fragrance’s new face.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Many of New Mexico's allegations against Meta were derived from an undercover operation conducted by the attorney general that involved the creation of a fake social media profile modeled after a 13-year-old girl.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Few details have been released, but the Broward Sheriff's Office said the investigation was being conducted in the area of Lakeside Drive and Lakeside Way in Deerfield Beach.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducted
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One of the major issues was that the federal government did not regulate it, and states and localities operated on different schedules.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Puerto Rican music artist had been outspoken last year as federal agents operated in Los Angeles.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Indonesia has had disputes with China in the South China Sea, but the new plan for runways on roadways isn’t seen as any being directed at any country.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Simpson then directed one of his friends to follow Palmer's car and the other friend to retrieve his gun, court records say.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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This time, Assad behaved almost insultingly, Ibrahim said, refusing even to send a senior official to meet them.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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Still, the election results offer insight into how voters from school districts targeted by Patriot Mobile behaved.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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Too often plaintiffs are steered into life-altering spinal surgeries and invasive procedures that independent and reputable medical experts say are often unnecessary and inconsistent with accepted standards of care.—
Elizabeth Heck,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Yet, independent German brands have largely steered clear of bricks-and-mortar.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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These studies confirmed that quantum bits (qubits) could be transmitted over long-distance fiber optic infrastructure.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Each exercise session was supervised and followed a clear structure, Muotri says.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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All four officers were members of the Defense Tactics Unit at the State Police Academy, and would have supervised and/or interacted with Delgado-Garcia during his training.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the wake of the performer’s collaboration with comedian Kevin Hart on a freewheeling highlights show carried by Peacock throughout the 2021 Tokyo Games, Solomon sought to give Snoop a more hands-on role in the City of Light.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Following the previous quarters in 2025, similar product styles carried the growth, including the Gel-1130, the Gel-NYC and Gel-Kayano shoes.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Only one in almost 100 people charged under the national security law has ever been fully acquitted.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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He was acquitted of intimidation, strangulation and misdemeanor interference with the reporting of a crime.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Conducted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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