as in commemorates
to give eternal or lasting existence to
we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of perpetuates
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
Yet in reflecting dominant ideas about wellness and illness, publishing also supports and perpetuates them.
—Polly Atkin
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 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
Perfectionism perpetuates an endless state of striving.
—Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
The danger of a propaganda media that manipulates information and perpetuates the con that government is corrupt.
—arkansasonline.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Caregivers can highlight when technology uplifts or perpetuates systemic biases.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 11 Mar. 2025
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
Yet in reflecting dominant ideas about wellness and illness, publishing also supports and perpetuates them.
—Polly Atkin
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 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
Perfectionism perpetuates an endless state of striving.
—Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
The danger of a propaganda media that manipulates information and perpetuates the con that government is corrupt.
—arkansasonline.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Caregivers can highlight when technology uplifts or perpetuates systemic biases.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuates
Verb
-
Instead, Consul General Alicia Kerber will deliver the traditional El Grito de Independencia, which commemorates the speech that marked the beginning of the independence movement, at the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park as a special guest on Saturday.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
-
As the nation commemorates Labor Day, the moment is ripe to reflect on the power of workers and the warning signs buried in the labor data.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
No one who celebrates the loss of human life should be anywhere near children.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
-
Enough expressions of preference create a sort of consensus, one that celebrates the uncertainty that comes with ranking players.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Perpetuates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuates. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share