perpetuates

present tense third-person singular of perpetuate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of perpetuates And with the Plains already suffering from extreme drought, El Niño perpetuates those conditions. Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 June 2026 Keeping Americans in the darkness about the parts of our history that include systemic racism not only perpetuates ignorance, but is a moral failure. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026 And the absence of local training programs perpetuates the cycle. Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams, STAT, 19 June 2026 Congress is moving to put more pressure on Sudan’s warring factions, as the three-year war perpetuates one of the globe’s worst humanitarian crises. Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 12 June 2026 Shortly afterward, the company’s stock prices can go into a downward spiral as the company perpetuates its toxic behavior, selling more shares at a fraction of the price whenever the stock exhibits a significant upward trend. David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Some also feel Sharon’s harsh tone only perpetuates the shame Black women already feel about this issue. Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 14 May 2026 This perpetuates the deceptive claims and sneaky marketing tactics employed by manufacturers, such as the promise of losing a lot of weight in an impossibly short time frame. Jad Abdel Nour, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026 That silence perpetuates the problem. Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuates
Verb
  • That’s perhaps a fitting takeaway for Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the total restoration of the Union and a more tenuous victory for emancipation.
    Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
  • Opening on Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, that's part of it.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • The acquisition marks a milestone for Dana-co as the company celebrates its 25th year in business and continues to expand its presence across intimate apparel, sleepwear and lifestyle categories.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
  • Mika McCants, owner and CEO of Spoiled Boutique, is the creative force behind this Juneteenth celebration that celebrates culture, creativity and community.
    Laura A. Oda, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • One more win further immortalizes them.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
  • 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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“Perpetuates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuates. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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