as in to fulfil
to carry through (as a process) to completion
carried out the task efficiently and cheerfully
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of carry out
Yet Carr has done just that, reading signals from a media-bashing Donald Trump and mercilessly carrying out his will in ways even the president might not have called for.
—
Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
The two-term Republican governor approved the firing squad as the state’s backup option for carrying out the death penalty in 2023, but has yet to use the method.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Mar. 2025
Anyone carrying out weather modification activities is required to have a license or face fines up to $500.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Energy Transfer accused Greenpeace of carrying out a scheme to stop the pipeline’s construction.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for carry out
Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
The two-term Republican governor approved the firing squad as the state’s backup option for carrying out the death penalty in 2023, but has yet to use the method.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Mar. 2025
Anyone carrying out weather modification activities is required to have a license or face fines up to $500.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Energy Transfer accused Greenpeace of carrying out a scheme to stop the pipeline’s construction.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for carry out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry out
Verb
-
If love, romance, or self-expression have felt confusing, this is the time to reassess what truly fulfills you.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
14 Mar. 2025
-
In recent months, the city agreed to fulfill two grant agreements with O Cinema — one for $25,831 and one for $54,071 — and has already paid half of those amounts, according to the proposal.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The company's future braking system is highly integrated into the vehicle and performs nearly 100 functions.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
-
Wonder gave short speech before performing two songs during the service.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Jonathan Vigliotti: Had that arrest warrant been executed, would Angela be here today?—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
-
Lee executed a pitching wedge shot, looking for the ball to not carry much, but to roll down the fairway and reach the green.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Several have achieved 20 launches and its fleet leader has 26 launches under its belt.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
-
Celebrate Your Wins And Stay Consistent Building a business requires a long-term vision to achieve lasting success.—
Veranda Adkins,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Then Sterling did some less effective things and got suspended anyway, so that mad idea was, at least, parked for the time being.—
Amy Lawrence,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
-
However, once the exchange went viral, his bosses urged him to do so on ESPN First Take, which Smith lead as talent and executive producer.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Seattle general manager John Schneider has expressed apprehension about making those sorts of commitments.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
-
This focus allows businesses to sharpen their value proposition and make their message resonate.—
Sneha Lundia,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
She was carried off the court midway through the fourth quarter with a leg injury.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
-
Due to disobedience, they had been carried off to a foreign land.—
Rev. Tom Rakow,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2024
Verb
-
That’s how the U.S. pulled off the historic first fusion ignition, producing net positive energy at the Lawrence Livermore National Ignition Facility, or NIF, in 2022.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
-
Remember when DeSantis declared that Florida pulled off the most secure election in the country in 2020?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Carry out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry%20out. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share