as in commemorated
to give eternal or lasting existence to
we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition
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Recent Examples of perpetuated
Each is a threat, of course, but the report is striking for overlooking the violence perpetuated by those on the ideological right.
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Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Holzinger’s feminist decadence foregrounds the violence against women that this history aestheticized and perpetuated.
—Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
This interpretation has been perpetuated by influencers such as Braden Peters, who goes by the name Clavicular.
—Fay Bound-Alberti, Time, 3 May 2026
Skepticism about Shakespeare having actually written the plays attributed to him has persisted for more than a century, originated by lack of documentation and inadequacies in the historical record and perpetuated by cultural fascination.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Domestic violence is perpetuated not only through the injuring and killing of companion animals, but also through the threat of doing so.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Domestic violence is perpetuated not only through the injuring and killing of companion animals, but also through the threat of doing so.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Studies show that at least half of electronic health records contain at least one mistake, and many are perpetuated when busy physicians copy and paste prior patient notes.
—Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Yet another quilt depicts a blackface minstrel as a reminder of whites who masqueraded as Blacks on Vaudeville and perpetuated demeaning stereotypes.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Holzinger’s feminist decadence foregrounds the violence against women that this history aestheticized and perpetuated.
—Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
This interpretation has been perpetuated by influencers such as Braden Peters, who goes by the name Clavicular.
—Fay Bound-Alberti, Time, 3 May 2026
Skepticism about Shakespeare having actually written the plays attributed to him has persisted for more than a century, originated by lack of documentation and inadequacies in the historical record and perpetuated by cultural fascination.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Domestic violence is perpetuated not only through the injuring and killing of companion animals, but also through the threat of doing so.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Domestic violence is perpetuated not only through the injuring and killing of companion animals, but also through the threat of doing so.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Studies show that at least half of electronic health records contain at least one mistake, and many are perpetuated when busy physicians copy and paste prior patient notes.
—Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Yet another quilt depicts a blackface minstrel as a reminder of whites who masqueraded as Blacks on Vaudeville and perpetuated demeaning stereotypes.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuated
Verb
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The final space mission of Atlantis, which concluded in July 2011, will be commemorated July 10-12 with astronaut appearances and meet-and-greets.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2026
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Caroline then, voice wavering and appearing to fight back tears, commemorated the work and life of her late daughter.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Tens of thousands of fans spontaneously celebrated in the streets around the Emirates Stadium, despite no game even being played at the arena.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The fast casual chain celebrated the moment with a social post that chronicled the card's journey from Los Angeles to New York City's Madison Square Garden.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The Rock People were a feeble attempt to cash in on the shapeshifting craze, as Stonedar, Rokkon, and Granita (the latter never immortalized as an action figure) could turn themselves into… er, meteors.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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But the icon, who was born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, had her own captivating story offscreen, which has long been immortalized in movies, television shows and books.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Verb
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That helps explain why he was so touched to be honored with the statue that will forever stand outside Toni Stone Stadium.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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In May 2025, Nadal was honored at the French Open with a plaque commemorating his 14 wins at the tournament.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Perpetuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuated. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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