as in commemorating
to give eternal or lasting existence to
we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition
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Recent Examples of perpetuating
Or, maybe someone who currently lives with you refuses to take ownership of perpetuating the mess downstairs.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Despite living longer, Americans often prioritize looking young over aging well, perpetuating negative stereotypes.
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Jann E. Freed,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Even Hauser can’t rescue this culturally insensitive, stereotype-perpetuating nonsense.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The biggest issue is the promoters that, for lack of a better word, don’t really understand what their job is, who are perpetuating the issue by rewarding the young men and women that are going out of their way to do these crazy things – jumping off of balconies, crazy moves every match.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
In a more pointed, though less public, post to her private Instagram account, SZA specifically called out the producer and Major Lazer member Diplo for his role in perpetuating exploitation via AI.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Still, many powerful people are committed to perpetuating that myth.
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Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 June 2026
The project is designed for the purpose of perpetuating local heritage and to awaken interest and develop civic pride.
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Andrea Manes,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
Over the last few years, Victoria’s Secret has faced a range of savvy, upstart competitors, shifting views over beauty standards and criticisms over perpetuating unrealistic stereotypes, particularly through its models.
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Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Despite living longer, Americans often prioritize looking young over aging well, perpetuating negative stereotypes.
—
Jann E. Freed,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Even Hauser can’t rescue this culturally insensitive, stereotype-perpetuating nonsense.
—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The biggest issue is the promoters that, for lack of a better word, don’t really understand what their job is, who are perpetuating the issue by rewarding the young men and women that are going out of their way to do these crazy things – jumping off of balconies, crazy moves every match.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
In a more pointed, though less public, post to her private Instagram account, SZA specifically called out the producer and Major Lazer member Diplo for his role in perpetuating exploitation via AI.
—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Still, many powerful people are committed to perpetuating that myth.
—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 June 2026
The project is designed for the purpose of perpetuating local heritage and to awaken interest and develop civic pride.
—
Andrea Manes,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
Over the last few years, Victoria’s Secret has faced a range of savvy, upstart competitors, shifting views over beauty standards and criticisms over perpetuating unrealistic stereotypes, particularly through its models.
—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuating
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Dong had been locked up in China several times, including for his activities commemorating the 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and past efforts to flee.
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The 68-year-old former police officer has been jailed repeatedly in China for commemorating the Tiananmen Square crackdown and failed escape attempts through Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam.
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In Glacier View, Alaska, about two hours north of Anchorage, celebrating America’s Independence Day makes fireworks a thing of the past.
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For much of the country, the 250th anniversary of independence on Saturday is a time for celebrating and debating the country's birth.
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In October 2024, the OnlyFans hair creator shared sweet throwback photos of her eldest son, Donnie, honoring his 10th birthday.
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The capsule installation was part of a joint ceremony with the unveiling of a park marker honoring patriots.
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Walk through a gallery of bronze busts immortalizing the game's greatest players and learn about the evolution of the game from the days of leather helmets to modern gear.
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As The Last Five Years celebrates the last 25 years, Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler are immortalizing their anniversary performance.
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“Perpetuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuating. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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