as in commemorates
to give eternal or lasting existence to
we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition
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Recent Examples of perpetuates
But for those who need more detail, Dutch philosopher and journalist Doortje Smithuijsen dives into the many, many ways in which capitalism perpetuates patriarchy and relies on the unpaid labor of women to contribute to its endless need for material growth.
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Despite our efforts to provide accurate information, the editorial board’s column understates UCHealth’s uncompensated care, mischaracterizes our service to Medicaid patients and perpetuates misconceptions about investment income.
—Elizabeth B. Concordia, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
Only a small number of students who have taken the exam—Jia and Li among them—are blessed with both the extraordinary talent and the drive needed to overcome the structural inequalities that the admissions system perpetuates.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Artificial intelligence is billed by its profiteers as a new frontier for technology and humanity, but generative AI often perpetuates existing social harms.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Misinformation perpetuates a negative characterization of cafeteria food, even though many children get their healthiest meal of the day at school.
—Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Political nepotism perpetuates the recycling of the same leaders, leaving young people without representation or a voice in governance.
—Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
This effectively perpetuates a cycle of poor health across generations, which could leave lasting impacts for decades to come.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Despite growing recognition that tokenization perpetuates exclusion under the guise of inclusion, this practice remains widespread—particularly when selectively elevated voices are treated as representative of the entire Jewish community.
—Daniel Balva, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Despite our efforts to provide accurate information, the editorial board’s column understates UCHealth’s uncompensated care, mischaracterizes our service to Medicaid patients and perpetuates misconceptions about investment income.
—Elizabeth B. Concordia, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
Only a small number of students who have taken the exam—Jia and Li among them—are blessed with both the extraordinary talent and the drive needed to overcome the structural inequalities that the admissions system perpetuates.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Artificial intelligence is billed by its profiteers as a new frontier for technology and humanity, but generative AI often perpetuates existing social harms.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Misinformation perpetuates a negative characterization of cafeteria food, even though many children get their healthiest meal of the day at school.
—Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Political nepotism perpetuates the recycling of the same leaders, leaving young people without representation or a voice in governance.
—Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
This effectively perpetuates a cycle of poor health across generations, which could leave lasting impacts for decades to come.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Despite growing recognition that tokenization perpetuates exclusion under the guise of inclusion, this practice remains widespread—particularly when selectively elevated voices are treated as representative of the entire Jewish community.
—Daniel Balva, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuates
Verb
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Many of the park structures were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s and 1940s; a statue inside the park commemorates their service.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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The national holiday that commemorates him is a time to learn important American history and reflect on valuable teachings that are still meaningful today.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Parents,
17 Jan. 2026
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All four of the country musician’s albums live on the Billboard 200 this week, and one of them celebrates reaching an important milestone.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Their dreams stay dreams, while this team, the best in the world, celebrates on a makeshift stage living out a fantasy.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Adding to the character of the region, Southerners also find comfort in gatherings that exhibit flair and poise, and there’s a penchant for tradition, which immortalizes intimate conversations, unhurried afternoons and, of course, elegant tea experiences.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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This pithy, poignant memoir by an award-winning American poet immortalizes a bygone world in a colorful mosaic of vignettes, jokes, and reflections.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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