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
Law enforcement and prosecutors in Minnesota started investigating major fraud perpetrated by Minnesota nonprofit, Feeding Our Future, in 2021.
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Politifact, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
Yet Ali’s act does not only evoke terrorist incidents such as the Charlie Hebdo attack, perpetrated by Muslim extremists, just a few months prior to The Red Chador.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 31 Mar. 2026
Willick was not convinced by this explanation, noting that many graphic and upsetting stories had been shared from the bimah in the past two and a half years—stories about violence perpetrated by Hamas.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Two months later, more than 20 people were killed in the region during a massacre perpetrated by self-defense groups.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The latest crash, as reported by local outlet Block Club, was perpetrated by a robot from Coco, one of several robotics firms allowed to operate deliveries in certain parts of Chicago.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
The latest discovery coincides with growing concern among some Kenyans over rights abuses allegedly perpetrated by the police.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Not only perpetrated by the Nazis, but also by Flemish guards who oversaw the prisoners.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
The Temple Israel attack was perpetrated by an individual personally connected to the Middle East conflict — members of his family were killed in Lebanon during an Israeli strike.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Politifact, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
Yet Ali’s act does not only evoke terrorist incidents such as the Charlie Hebdo attack, perpetrated by Muslim extremists, just a few months prior to The Red Chador.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 31 Mar. 2026
Willick was not convinced by this explanation, noting that many graphic and upsetting stories had been shared from the bimah in the past two and a half years—stories about violence perpetrated by Hamas.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Two months later, more than 20 people were killed in the region during a massacre perpetrated by self-defense groups.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The latest crash, as reported by local outlet Block Club, was perpetrated by a robot from Coco, one of several robotics firms allowed to operate deliveries in certain parts of Chicago.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
The latest discovery coincides with growing concern among some Kenyans over rights abuses allegedly perpetrated by the police.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Not only perpetrated by the Nazis, but also by Flemish guards who oversaw the prisoners.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
The Temple Israel attack was perpetrated by an individual personally connected to the Middle East conflict — members of his family were killed in Lebanon during an Israeli strike.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetrated
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The finding marks the first time a new kind of chemical experiment has been performed on another planet.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The device performed well throughout these procedures with no failures or safety issues, allowing researchers to collect complete, high-quality datasets from all eight surgical patients.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of people, including many students, were arrested as Iranian authorities launched a brutal crackdown to quash massive anti-government protests early this year, and some have already been executed.—
April 21,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The contemporary redesign, executed by architect Paola Navone, reflects that timeless Upper East Side refinement, too.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Knicks accomplished their goal of ranking top-10 on both sides of the floor this season under Brown.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Both include full integration of the climate controls into the screen, requiring more concentration to use and additional steps to make adjustments previously accomplished by pressing a simple button.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now, maritime technology firm Zelim has achieved official certification for its ZOE Man-Overboard (MOB) machine-vision detection system.—
David Szondy
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Red Hawks started the year 2-4 and are nearly at the four wins the program achieved in 2024-25.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Cronin takes considerable time setting up elements that are never fulfilled, including, most notably, the involvement of an archaeology professor (Mark Mitchinson) who is able to offer pertinent insight only to never be seen from again.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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But multiple sources said those talks repeatedly stalled over demands that Hamas agree to disarm before Israel has fulfilled its phase one commitments.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bass made her announcement at the water reclamation facility, where construction is ongoing to double the site’s capacity to turn wastewater into pure drinking water.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Plus, it’s made from 100 percent cotton, which results in a soft, airy, and comfortable feel.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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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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Replacing Wilkinson’s scoring ability won’t be easy, but arguably the biggest loss here is actually Cyril, a 6-foot-11 shot-blocking savant who anchored UGA’s defense and has since committed to Miami.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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A lot is up in the air for the UConn men’s basketball team, which only has one player publicly committed to returning while potential transfers visit campus.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
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