as in performed
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 perpetrated
After reviewing those court records, anyone with an ounce of humanity would come away furious at the criminal cover-up perpetrated against innocent young children by priests.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Trump has claimed these policies have caused an increase in crime perpetrated by immigrants, but Bay Area leaders were fierce in their condemnation of that portrayal.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Regardless, these comments are blatantly insensitive as political violence should never be tolerated or exploited as comedic entertainment, no matter who perpetrated it.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Flashbacks fill in the backstory of how Minerva and her team perpetrated their scam.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
After a decade and a half of extreme violence perpetrated by myriad actors, both state and nonstate, Syria faces a long road toward stability under the best of circumstances.
—Caroline Rose, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Other recent studies have backed the conclusion that murders by far-right extremists are more frequent than those perpetrated by the left.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Trump has claimed these policies have caused an increase in crime perpetrated by immigrants, but Bay Area leaders were fierce in their condemnation of that portrayal.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Regardless, these comments are blatantly insensitive as political violence should never be tolerated or exploited as comedic entertainment, no matter who perpetrated it.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Flashbacks fill in the backstory of how Minerva and her team perpetrated their scam.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
After a decade and a half of extreme violence perpetrated by myriad actors, both state and nonstate, Syria faces a long road toward stability under the best of circumstances.
—Caroline Rose, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Other recent studies have backed the conclusion that murders by far-right extremists are more frequent than those perpetrated by the left.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetrated
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The film also performed well during award season, with Fargeat earning five Oscar nominations, including Best Directing, Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture as one of the film’s producers, while Moore was nominated for Best Actress.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Shamaya Jackson is suing Albany Medical Center for wrongful death, medical malpractice, vicarious liability, and lack of informed consent, claiming she was not told about treatments performed on her daughter Milani, who was admitted to the hospital multiple times in April for respiratory issues.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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He was eventually executed for his actions.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Mills was executed by lethal injection, and Grayson and Smith died by an execution method using nitrogen gas.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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Yet the Republican conceded that DOGE’s work has not been as easily accomplished as Musk once hoped.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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An unclear state budget State leaders have accomplished some of what the commission recommended.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Both continents coexist and compete to produce the most influential companies in financial technology, though the paths taken and outcomes achieved often vary widely.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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As Variety recently reported, Indonesian cinema has achieved a remarkable market reversal, with local films now commanding the dominant box office position over Hollywood imports.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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After a decade-long career in restaurant management experience, Ann Cook fulfilled her dream last year of opening an eatery inspired by her mother’s cooking.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 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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Ayo Edebiri made her Venice Film Festival debut last month in some of Matthieu Blazy’s first custom looks for Chanel.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Sep. 2025
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Curry made a rare public appearance at an event in Los Angeles celebrating the 50th anniversary of the musical cult classic.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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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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Stepping out among stars that included Demi Moore and Alex Consani, Paltrow committed to the house’s new artistic director Demna’s vision, donning the classic full Gucci monogram all the way down to her bold boots.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Most have already committed that money due in future years, and more, on wages and transfer fees.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Perpetrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetrated. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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