as in to commemorate
to give eternal or lasting existence to
we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition
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Recent Examples of perpetuate
This is about protecting our country, and especially our Jewish students, from those who seek to perpetuate hatred and violence.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
But László encounters many obstacles after construction begins, many of them perpetuated by Harrison himself, whose twisted relationship with László comes to represent the darkest parts of the immigrant experience.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 5 Mar. 2025
This silence around women’s health perpetuates the taboos around these topics that are key to whole-body health, while men’s health content is allowed to flourish without repercussions.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 4 Mar. 2025
Without decisive action, the teacher shortage will continue to undermine the quality of education for millions of students, perpetuating cycles of inequality and limiting opportunities for future generations.
—Scott White, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
But László encounters many obstacles after construction begins, many of them perpetuated by Harrison himself, whose twisted relationship with László comes to represent the darkest parts of the immigrant experience.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 5 Mar. 2025
This silence around women’s health perpetuates the taboos around these topics that are key to whole-body health, while men’s health content is allowed to flourish without repercussions.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 4 Mar. 2025
Without decisive action, the teacher shortage will continue to undermine the quality of education for millions of students, perpetuating cycles of inequality and limiting opportunities for future generations.
—Scott White, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuate
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Sounds like a great way to commemorate a 50th anniversary.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison took up Henry’s phrase in a speech at a gathering to commemorate John Brown, who led the violent antislavery raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859.—
Cassandra Good,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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One Step Back Game Informer celebrated their return by releasing their Game of the Year awards, celebrating the excellent gaming achievements of 2024, albeit a bit late.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Holmes will celebrate his 32nd birthday by becoming an Opening Day starter.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The show was delayed by two years due to the pandemic and was immortalized via Gaga Chromatica Ball, an HBO concert special in 2024.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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But four minutes on the internet is more than enough time for a mistake to be screen-captured and immortalized.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
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Czapek & Cie Antarctique Tourbillon Czapek is honoring its 10th anniversary with the Antarctique Tourbillon powered by the watch brand’s in-house Caliber 9 with a flying tourbillon regulator.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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We’re really honored that the masses like our songs and concept.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Perpetuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuate. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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