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
The White House is perpetuating the fiction that foreigners pay tariffs.
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The Editors, National Review, 2 Feb. 2025
In 1934, the Federal Housing Administration adopted rules that perpetuated racial discrimination in lending and housing segregation.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Sanctuary policies enable these criminal organizations to continue their operations and perpetuate the overdose epidemic.
—John Fabbricatore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
Resource Colonialism and Environmental Justice For centuries, natural resource extraction has fueled and perpetuated the enduring legacy of colonial control.
—Michaela Rychetska and Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 13 Feb. 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 2 Feb. 2025
In 1934, the Federal Housing Administration adopted rules that perpetuated racial discrimination in lending and housing segregation.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Sanctuary policies enable these criminal organizations to continue their operations and perpetuate the overdose epidemic.
—John Fabbricatore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
Resource Colonialism and Environmental Justice For centuries, natural resource extraction has fueled and perpetuated the enduring legacy of colonial control.
—Michaela Rychetska and Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuate
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The Bronx native grew up rooting for the Yankees and was even able to throw out the first pitch at a game at Yankee Stadium in 2018 to commemorate his company’s 50th anniversary.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
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Earlier on Tuesday, Dončić debuted a new ad with Jumpman to commemorate his new team.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Still, cricket-mad Pakistan has reason to celebrate.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2025
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While the debutantes and their escorts are the main attraction, the Vienna Opera Ball celebrates Austrian cultural heritage, a source of pride in this country.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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But while Manson and his crimes have been immortalized in the media, his victims’ families have worked tirelessly to ensure their lives are just as remembered.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Among the most notable is Khao Phing Kan (known as ‘James Bond Island’), immortalized by its appearance in The Man With the Golden Gun.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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And having young people celebrate 100 days of school by honoring our elders can be a great thing.—
Kelly Papa,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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Now the storied pharmacist and retailer won’t honor that milestone, because it no longer will be publicly owned.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Perpetuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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