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 February, Boone — who was nominated for best new artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards — spoke with PEOPLE about his excitement around performing during the big night.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Wonder gave short speech before performing two songs during the service.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan Vigliotti: Had that arrest warrant been executed, would Angela be here today?—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
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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
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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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SpaceX has achieved a launch cadence with the Falcon 9 rocket that's unmatched by any previous rocket—or even nation—in history.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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Celebrate Your Wins And Stay Consistent Building a business requires a long-term vision to achieve lasting success.—
Veranda Adkins,
Forbes,
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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This focus allows businesses to sharpen their value proposition and make their message resonate.—
Sneha Lundia,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Hegseth’s review will evaluate all changes implemented by the military since Jan. 1, 2015, according to a memo.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
13 Mar. 2025
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Tourism taxes provide greater funding to areas with high visitation levels, but only countries with regular tourism can afford to implement them.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
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 19 Mar. 2025.
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