as in performed
to carry through (as a process) to completion
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Recent Examples of perpetrated
Yet Ali’s act does not only evoke terrorist incidents such as the Charlie Hebdo attack, perpetrated by Muslim extremists, just a few months prior to The Red Chador.
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H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 31 Mar. 2026
Willick was not convinced by this explanation, noting that many graphic and upsetting stories had been shared from the bimah in the past two and a half years—stories about violence perpetrated by Hamas.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Two months later, more than 20 people were killed in the region during a massacre perpetrated by self-defense groups.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The latest crash, as reported by local outlet Block Club, was perpetrated by a robot from Coco, one of several robotics firms allowed to operate deliveries in certain parts of Chicago.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
The latest discovery coincides with growing concern among some Kenyans over rights abuses allegedly perpetrated by the police.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Not only perpetrated by the Nazis, but also by Flemish guards who oversaw the prisoners.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
The Temple Israel attack was perpetrated by an individual personally connected to the Middle East conflict — members of his family were killed in Lebanon during an Israeli strike.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
The Associated Press has identified something like 125 acts in Europe perpetrated by Russia as part of a hybrid war campaign.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 31 Mar. 2026
Willick was not convinced by this explanation, noting that many graphic and upsetting stories had been shared from the bimah in the past two and a half years—stories about violence perpetrated by Hamas.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Two months later, more than 20 people were killed in the region during a massacre perpetrated by self-defense groups.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The latest crash, as reported by local outlet Block Club, was perpetrated by a robot from Coco, one of several robotics firms allowed to operate deliveries in certain parts of Chicago.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
The latest discovery coincides with growing concern among some Kenyans over rights abuses allegedly perpetrated by the police.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Not only perpetrated by the Nazis, but also by Flemish guards who oversaw the prisoners.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
The Temple Israel attack was perpetrated by an individual personally connected to the Middle East conflict — members of his family were killed in Lebanon during an Israeli strike.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
The Associated Press has identified something like 125 acts in Europe perpetrated by Russia as part of a hybrid war campaign.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetrated
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Dion last performed in Paris during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, singing from the balcony of the Eiffel Tower.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 2023 and 2024, the band performed just down the road from Billy Bob’s Texas at Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Also in attendance was Randy Gardner, whose brother was the last person to be executed by firing squad in Utah, in 2010.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Investigators also executed a search warrant at the student's residence and seized several electronic devices, according to the sheriff's office.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The machine would also have to keep up that cadence of error correction for days or even weeks while a computation runs, a feat no group has accomplished.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Humans have made great strides in spaceflight and space exploration in the relatively short amount of time since such feats were first accomplished.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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This, the team explains, was achieved by feeding the AI with 81 physical properties of metals.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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The suave Hernández character Domingo appeared briefly but was conked on the noggin by White, who also achieved Five-Timers status, but as a musical guest.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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But being attuned to our own needs and desires tends to leave us feeling more satisfied and fulfilled and less resentful and angry.—
Joy Harden Bradford,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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By the end of this year’s legislative session, the General Assembly in Annapolis fulfilled its constitutional obligation to pass a balanced budget.—
Jason Gallion,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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If the creation of fiction is a layered endeavor—if premise, plot, style, and so on are to some extent separable—then must all the layers be made by the same individual?—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Brought to life with Greek Seasoning, made with oregano, garlic, cinnamon, peppermint, dill, nutmeg, red pepper, and chives.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Moving between these spheres is a privilege and keeps me committed to nonspecialized audiences and to the ongoing effort to broaden access to the visual arts.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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During Easter, Berman cautions adults not to impulsively adopt a bunny for children who may not be committed to caring for them long-term.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Perpetrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetrated. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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