as in to fulfil
to carry through (as a process) to completion
carried out the task efficiently and cheerfully
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Recent Examples of carry out
Florida wants the Supreme Court's permission to enforce a controversial new law targeting undocumented immigrants entering Florida, a move that aims to help carry out President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Over the weekend, bomber pilots from Whiteman were called upon to carry out attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran, drawing the U.S. into an escalating conflict in the Middle East.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
The bombing — carried out by B-2 stealth bombers, which took off from Missouri — marks a dramatic escalation in the U.S. government’s long-running effort to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
The Florida Supreme Court has consistently held that executive clemency, including the initial question of whether to commute or carry out a death sentence, is at the sole discretion of the executive branch and not subject to the open government laws or judicial review.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Over the weekend, bomber pilots from Whiteman were called upon to carry out attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran, drawing the U.S. into an escalating conflict in the Middle East.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
The bombing — carried out by B-2 stealth bombers, which took off from Missouri — marks a dramatic escalation in the U.S. government’s long-running effort to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
The Florida Supreme Court has consistently held that executive clemency, including the initial question of whether to commute or carry out a death sentence, is at the sole discretion of the executive branch and not subject to the open government laws or judicial review.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry out
Verb
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Many buyers are turning to other automakers to fulfill their electric vehicle (EV) desires.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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The analyst pointed to Gildan's sourcing in South America as a potential way for the company to pay a less than 10% tariff on goods coming into the U.S. Companies could choose to partner with Gildan as a result, in order to fulfill production needs, the analyst said.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Or, indeed, of the lyrics of the song performed by — checks notes — Vikina and Richaelio.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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The only headliner to perform was country hitmaker Luke Combs on Thursday, who made history as the festival's first-ever country headliner.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
Verb
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Up next, the bank is working on providing users the ability to execute after-hours stock trades, Vienick said.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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But the next challenge will be executing those plans.—
Adam Rasmi,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Both Bronco and Bronco Sport have earned overall 5-star NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) ratings, and Bronco is currently the only vehicle in its segment to achieve a five-star overall vehicle score in NHTSA’s testing.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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However, in Condrieu, the grape achieves an expression that is difficult to replicate elsewhere.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Nothing complicated, but something the whole family can do together.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
16 June 2025
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Be sure to do the top mechanism of the blinds as well.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel, which are used to make EV batteries, must be mined using risky, expensive water-intensive procedures.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The 25-year-old made his first professional hole-in-one during his second-career win at the Genesis Invitational in February.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
Verb
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From the moment Vandersloot was carried off the floor, the game spiraled out of control for the Sky, who suffered a 79-52 loss.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The 6-2 guard was eventually carried off the court.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2025
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While most of the NBA world assumed the Thunder would close out the NBA Finals in Game 6 and hoist the first NBA title on Thursday night, no one would have been shocked if the Indiana Pacers pulled off another gritty, late-game shocker to extend the series to Game 7.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Shane Lowry, who began the final round with a four-shot lead, Jim Furyk and Scott Piercy finish tied for second. 2016 — LeBron James and his relentless Cavaliers pulls off an improbable NBA Finals comeback to give the city of Cleveland its first title since 1964.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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“Carry out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry%20out. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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