as in commemorates
to give eternal or lasting existence to
we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition
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Recent Examples of perpetuates
While some outrage is understandable, critics argue this narrative inadvertently perpetuates harmful stereotypes about women athletes.
—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
And with the Plains already suffering from extreme drought, El Niño perpetuates those conditions.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Keeping Americans in the darkness about the parts of our history that include systemic racism not only perpetuates ignorance, but is a moral failure.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
And the absence of local training programs perpetuates the cycle.
—
Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams,
STAT,
19 June 2026
Congress is moving to put more pressure on Sudan’s warring factions, as the three-year war perpetuates one of the globe’s worst humanitarian crises.
—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
Some also feel Sharon’s harsh tone only perpetuates the shame Black women already feel about this issue.
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Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
14 May 2026
This perpetuates the deceptive claims and sneaky marketing tactics employed by manufacturers, such as the promise of losing a lot of weight in an impossibly short time frame.
—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
That silence perpetuates the problem.
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Armstrong Williams,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
And with the Plains already suffering from extreme drought, El Niño perpetuates those conditions.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Keeping Americans in the darkness about the parts of our history that include systemic racism not only perpetuates ignorance, but is a moral failure.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
And the absence of local training programs perpetuates the cycle.
—
Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams,
STAT,
19 June 2026
Congress is moving to put more pressure on Sudan’s warring factions, as the three-year war perpetuates one of the globe’s worst humanitarian crises.
—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
Some also feel Sharon’s harsh tone only perpetuates the shame Black women already feel about this issue.
—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
14 May 2026
This perpetuates the deceptive claims and sneaky marketing tactics employed by manufacturers, such as the promise of losing a lot of weight in an impossibly short time frame.
—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
That silence perpetuates the problem.
—
Armstrong Williams,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuates
Verb
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The site commemorates the original town of Kaskaskia and its role in supporting George Rogers Clark’s capture of it during the American Revolution.
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While America commemorates its 250th anniversary on the Fourth of July, the Beyhive has another reason to celebrate.
Verb
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Philadelphia, the birthplace of America, is playing host to thousands of visitors and a number of events as the country celebrates 250 years over the Fourth of July weekend.
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One honors African women as the inventors of beer, another celebrates the Jazz District through the historic castle at 18th and Vine, while a third highlights hip-hop as the next chapter in the neighborhood’s musical history.
Verb
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One more win further immortalizes them.
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Adding to the character of the region, Southerners also find comfort in gatherings that exhibit flair and poise, and there’s a penchant for tradition, which immortalizes intimate conversations, unhurried afternoons and, of course, elegant tea experiences.
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