as in performs
to carry through (as a process) to completion
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Recent Examples of perpetrates
Americans should always condemn it—no matter who perpetrates it.
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Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetrates
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Why Protein Is So Important Protein plays a role in nearly every function your body performs, says registered dietitian Lauren Manaker.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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In 1964 Nagasaki, 14-year-old Kikuo (Soya Kurokawa) performs at a New Year’s event, impressing Hanjiro (Ken Watanabe), a beloved kabuki legend.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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One color that accomplishes this is sage green, which is reminiscent of the foliage that surrounds us.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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Each jump accomplishes this differently.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
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The legislation fulfills one of Sonko’s campaign promises and now needs to be passed in the National Assembly, where Sonko’s PASTEF party is in control.—
Ope Adetayo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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In 2018, Gavin wins the race to become California governor and fulfills his father’s dream (Bill ran twice for office, unsuccessfully).—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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Using its multi-camera vision system, the robot identifies laundry items, determines their orientation and shape, and executes folding motions learned during training.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The technology also executes structured tasks under governance controls.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Prototype achieves high capacity and industrial-scale metrics At the core of the prototype is a conductive polymer known as poly(benzodifurandione), or PBFDO.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The awards place a premium on investigative and enterprising reporting that gains attention and achieves results, and honor special achievement in print, online, or broadcast journalism.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
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Decluttering your home may not be motivating on its own, but supporting charitable organizations, reducing landfill waste, and helping others find affordable essentials by donating to thrift stores often does the trick.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Paying by wire transfer, check, debit card or credit card does not trigger Form 8300 reporting in the same way cash does.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The on-site activity center, Compass Sports, makes outdoor recreation effortless.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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That makes Iran the world’s sixth-largest oil producer – an impressive feat, considering Iran faces worldwide sanctions that have severely limited its potential customers.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The organization implements careful deployment of the capital, strengthened by human support to encourage and bolster ideation and creativity processes.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Indiana Health Care Association is estimating a $60-80 million savings annually if the state implements an individual cost limit.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Perpetrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetrates. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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