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
The Trump administration has also condemned , including members of Assad's Alawite sect, perpetrated by Syrian security forces and allied militias, who claim to be battling remnants of the former government.
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
In her upcoming memoir, Tom Hanks’ daughter is opening up about her childhood, alleging abuse perpetrated by her late mother (and Hanks’ first wife) Susan Dillingham.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
When perpetrating a senseless street crime, wear nondescript clothing.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
There are lots of tools available that can protect against deception or abuse perpetrated by deepfake.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
In her upcoming memoir, Tom Hanks’ daughter is opening up about her childhood, alleging abuse perpetrated by her late mother (and Hanks’ first wife) Susan Dillingham.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
When perpetrating a senseless street crime, wear nondescript clothing.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
There are lots of tools available that can protect against deception or abuse perpetrated by deepfake.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetrate
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But while most saw the moment as a liberating one for women, Horsell saw it as another instance of a female playing top-level sport without the necessary support to perform at her best.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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To perform a squat pulse, start with your feet hip-width apart.—
Jordan Smith,
SELF,
14 Apr. 2025
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The torturous clobbering comes after Joel saves Abby from infected hordes and is coldly executed in front of his surrogate daughter, Ellie (Bella Ramsey).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Too often, families focus on assets before people, only to discover that even the most sophisticated investment strategy falters without the right talent executing it.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The tech executive hired several young engineers aged 19-24 to fulfill his directives at DOGE, which centered on eliminating positions Musk deemed to be unnecessary.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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However, after making season one, Gilroy and Luna both realized that their initial aim was too ambitious and likely required at least a decade of their lives to fulfill.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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The stock market finally went up, achieving 1929 levels in the 1950s.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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To achieve this balance, plant clematis between a fence and other plant materials to shade the base of the vine.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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But another South Florida spot did: Itamae Ao, a Nikkei-style Peruvian-Japanese spot in Miami, earned its first Michelin star.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Here’s hoping these two titans of the game meet one more time in the postseason before they’re done.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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By the end of the episode, Ellie and Dina had made it to Seattle and were preparing to enter the city under the misguided impression that WLF was a relatively insignificant force.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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But the fasteners used in most projects are made in China, and those prices have risen nearly 70% in anticipation of tariffs, Prchal said.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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These sessions provide personalized support to help authors implement strategies, stay accountable, and refine their approach over time.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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China responded by implementing 125 percent tariffs on American goods and limiting exports of rare earth minerals.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Affordable Care Act commits the feds to paying for 90% of the cost of covering this expansion population.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The two are committed as of this writing to participate again, and there’s some amount of pressure placed on the most recent champion to return to the event.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Perpetrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetrate. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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