as in to perform
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the anonymity of the Web allows pranksters to perpetrate their hoaxes with impunity
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Recent Examples of perpetrate
Kirk was killed while speaking about mass shootings perpetrated by transgender people, and over the weekend, it was revealed that Robinson is in a domestic relationship with a transgender partner, further fueling speculations over the shooter’s motive.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Of 71 terrorist attacks perpetrated in 2022, far-right extremists were responsible for 69%.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
The rise in attacks on schools goes hand in hand with other serious violations perpetrated against children in conflict.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Americans should always condemn it—no matter who perpetrates it.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Of 71 terrorist attacks perpetrated in 2022, far-right extremists were responsible for 69%.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
The rise in attacks on schools goes hand in hand with other serious violations perpetrated against children in conflict.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Americans should always condemn it—no matter who perpetrates it.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetrate
Verb
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The reggaeton star’s ability to perform entirely in Spanish while topping charts globally has rewritten the rules of what mainstream success looks like.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Just players performing the task at hand and being aware of certain situations.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The list recognizes women transforming business and philanthropy, female leaders who have accomplished a meaningful achievement in 2025.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Preserving the cap space Vancouver carved out with the Dakota Joshua trade, rather than utilizing it on a player that isn’t a clear upgrade, is seen as a key part of accomplishing that goal.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fans have become frustrated watching the Philadelphia Eagles execute the play time and time again.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The area has seen heavy rains at least 20 times since the VRA was executed last year, according to an ABC News analysis of National Weather Service data.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Among them is harnessing what is sometimes referred to as clean heat, which means fulfilling the supply chain’s thermal energy needs with renewable sources such as wind and solar.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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In January, the TPSF fulfilled a $25 million funding commitment to Velocity Elevate LP.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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On average, Tonello achieves around 15–20 percent faster execution.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Founded in 1973 as Women in Film, Los Angeles, WIF advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries, to achieve parity and transform culture.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Many of those that still produce a large share of their products in cities and towns such as Geneva, Vevey, and Zurich—like Nestlé’s Nespresso coffee arm, DSM-Firmenich, and heavy industrial equipment makers like ABB and Hitachi Energy—are unusual in being able to do so competitively.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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But, to do you any good, squeezing the veins must propel the blood in the right direction, toward the heart.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Playful and practical John and Catherine’s grandchildren also have their own suite, though Catherine and Justice made the design choices for them.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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And like Firmerich, many of them continue to make things in their home country.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The new database was implemented in May 2023, while the old system will be phased out over time.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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Manes’ defenders pointed out she had been cleared by the internal inquiry and was implementing a policy dictated from Washington.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Perpetrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetrate. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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