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
Braun used the attack, which was allegedly perpetrated by a Honduran man who entered the country illegally, to bolster his recent pledge to support Trump's immigration policies.
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Arika Herron, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Donald Trump favors Russia despite all the destruction, horror and atrocities perpetrated upon Ukraine in the last three years.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
The former state senator’s forceful calling out of the atrocities perpetrated by Hamas and the lack of response by our congressional delegation should open our eyes and disgust us.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
Prosecutors in Ukraine have been collecting evidence of the atrocities perpetrated by Russia, with over 153,000 cases of war crimes reported and being investigated so far, and several criminal trials initiated across Ukraine.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Arika Herron, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Donald Trump favors Russia despite all the destruction, horror and atrocities perpetrated upon Ukraine in the last three years.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
The former state senator’s forceful calling out of the atrocities perpetrated by Hamas and the lack of response by our congressional delegation should open our eyes and disgust us.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
Prosecutors in Ukraine have been collecting evidence of the atrocities perpetrated by Russia, with over 153,000 cases of war crimes reported and being investigated so far, and several criminal trials initiated across Ukraine.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 23 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 20 Mar. 2025.
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