as in to perform
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the anonymity of the Web allows pranksters to perpetrate their hoaxes with impunity
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Recent Examples of perpetrate
The prolific musician meant the act as a protest of child abuse both perpetrated and covered up by the Catholic Church in Ireland, a scandal the church eventually admitted to, but the backlash was swift and intense.
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EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
These are real attacks that could work, perpetrated by true believers (like Vice President J.D. Vance) who genuinely think the president should rule like a king.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has gained momentum after capitalizing on growing anti-immigration sentiment among some voters – following a string of deadly attacks allegedly perpetrated by migrants last winter.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
The violence perpetrated by working-class white men was in response to America’s first Army draft, which forced men to join the Union Army during the Civil War.
—Jay Mwamba, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
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EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
These are real attacks that could work, perpetrated by true believers (like Vice President J.D. Vance) who genuinely think the president should rule like a king.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has gained momentum after capitalizing on growing anti-immigration sentiment among some voters – following a string of deadly attacks allegedly perpetrated by migrants last winter.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
The violence perpetrated by working-class white men was in response to America’s first Army draft, which forced men to join the Union Army during the Civil War.
—Jay Mwamba, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetrate
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In celebration and support of CAA client Mariah Carey’s induction to the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2022, Carey invited Segura to perform seven of her songs at the ceremony.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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Wheesung was due to perform at a joint concert with fellow South Korean singer KCM on Saturday; the event has now been canceled.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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The episode captures Brandt’s tireless dedication, from lacing up her pointe shoes to executing perfect pirouettes in the middle of a New York City street.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Now, the software/SaaS vendor is responsible for a larger part of the technology stack, which includes the complete environment in which the application code executes (e.g., everything from hardware and network infrastructure to the operating system and application software).—
Ben Verghese,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — I’m captivated by my new personal health tracker, a Christmas gift from my husband.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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On March 8, the Mavs achieved this rare double-double.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2025
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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
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What needs to be done to prevent a Kessler meltdown?—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Seattle general manager John Schneider has expressed apprehension about making those sorts of commitments.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Here’s how to style your wide-leg jeans with intention—and make every step feel like a power move.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2025
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From a clinical standpoint, understanding how sleep deprivation affects emotional responses is crucial, and learning how to implement age-appropriate support strategies can help mitigate these effects.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
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If confirmed, Oz could take steps toward implementing those plans.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
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The European Union appears committed to yanking up defense spending and investment in continental NATO's industry, rather than relying on the U.S. powerhouse military-industrial complex.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Regardless of its initial intentions, the company is committed to fixing this certificate issue, and the dongle could still have more life in it.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Perpetrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetrate. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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