as in executing
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 prosecuting
The criminal section of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division specializes in investigating and prosecuting constitutional violations by law enforcement officers.
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Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
In the early 2000s, the government threw significant firepower behind the initiative, creating specialized units for investigating and prosecuting such fraud.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Further, nobody believes that prosecuting or imprisoning Maduro will save a single American life from a drug overdose.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
To stop the spiral of impunity, political leaders must recommit to their obligations under international law by investigating, prosecuting and punishing crimes against journalists—even when the pursuit of justice means holding political allies and powerful elites to account.
—Scott Griffen, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
But with the Coast Guard’s detailed Rules of Navigation, which dictate maritime law, prosecuting that charge may be challenging, considering the types of vessels involved in the July 28 tragedy in Biscayne Bay.
—David Goodhue
october 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Between the timing and Elsbeth spotting a shiny, brand-new replacement for Johnny’s beat-up old harness and carabiner, the jig is up, giving Elsbeth a moment to shine on the set of Raquel’s Behind the Black Veil interview, prosecuting her case in the persona of a reality-show host.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Each Murdaugh who served was in charge of prosecuting all criminal cases in the state's 14th circuit district, overseeing Allendale, Colleton, Hampton, Beaufort and Jasper counties.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
This is no longer -- the Department of Justice is no longer the premier prosecuting office in America.
—ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuting
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Rodarte, while executing a search warrant at an Olivehurst home the morning of March 26, was killed by a single gunshot, which authorities said was fired by Rick David Oliver.—
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Trump previously floated the idea of executing attacks on Mexico.—
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Following too closely in its protagonist’s footsteps, The Queen of Versailles presents only two options — tough but spiritually fulfilling material deprivation or unconstrained acquisitiveness.—
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Being able to be with one of the biggest artists Puerto Rico has ever had in such a special month dedicated only to us is fulfilling to the heart.—
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Inside, a lavish cocktail reception featured ice sculptures and live music by 35 musicians from the Philharmonic Orchestra of Puerto Rico, performing familiar compositions with a Latin twist.—
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Asked to select indicators that show how well a school is performing, most respondents pointed to student grade-level performance, student academic growth over time and graduation rates.—
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Malinin holds the honor as the only skater ever to land a quad axel in competition, first accomplishing the feat in 2022.—
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But experts warn that accomplishing anything near a return to full capacity oil production in Venezuela will likely take years.—
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Put a Monogram on It The key to achieving a personalized home lies in those little details.—
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Fixating on the outcome and then having trouble achieving that goal can be discouraging.—
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Upon doing some research for more formal choices to match the nickname, the mom came across Margaret, which had a connection to her husband's grandmother.—
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No New Yorker should have to fear losing access to health care -- and no nurse should be asked to accept less pay, fewer benefits or less dignity for doing lifesaving work.—
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The prosecutor’s spokesperson said Yeo was making excuses that did not make sense about the notes discovered on his mobile phone.—
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
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Beyond potential political resistance, implementing the name changes saddles campus administrators with costly and time-consuming busywork, including updating legal documents, maps and physical signage.—
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Some council members have questioned whether the city is rushing the process instead of implementing a more deliberative process to determine if the building can be fixed.—
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“Prosecuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecuting. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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