as in commemorating
to give eternal or lasting existence to
we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition
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Recent Examples of perpetuating
The media has the power to propel the propaganda and are playing an active role in perpetuating misinformation.
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Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Without decisive action, the teacher shortage will continue to undermine the quality of education for millions of students, perpetuating cycles of inequality and limiting opportunities for future generations.
—Scott White, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Without human involvement, these systems risk perpetuating harmful biases, making flawed decisions or missing critical nuances.
—Siobhan Hanna, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
In reality, the private sector teams, parachuted in from across Musk’s corporate empire, are in danger of perpetuating them.
—Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The media plays a role in perpetuating the idea that blockchain is a tool for hacks and scams, rather than conveying its potential to democratize and transform systems that need more broad accessibility.
—Nikita Sachdev, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Failing to understand character means perpetuating problems of character imbalances in organizations and society.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the export of secondhand clothing to these regions often overwhelms local waste management systems and disrupts indigenous textile markets, perpetuating a cycle of dependency and environmental degradation.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Mace has framed her anti-trans rhetoric as an effort to protect women and children, though her opponents accuse her of stoking division and perpetuating harmful myths about the transgender community.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Without decisive action, the teacher shortage will continue to undermine the quality of education for millions of students, perpetuating cycles of inequality and limiting opportunities for future generations.
—Scott White, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Without human involvement, these systems risk perpetuating harmful biases, making flawed decisions or missing critical nuances.
—Siobhan Hanna, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
In reality, the private sector teams, parachuted in from across Musk’s corporate empire, are in danger of perpetuating them.
—Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The media plays a role in perpetuating the idea that blockchain is a tool for hacks and scams, rather than conveying its potential to democratize and transform systems that need more broad accessibility.
—Nikita Sachdev, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Failing to understand character means perpetuating problems of character imbalances in organizations and society.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the export of secondhand clothing to these regions often overwhelms local waste management systems and disrupts indigenous textile markets, perpetuating a cycle of dependency and environmental degradation.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Mace has framed her anti-trans rhetoric as an effort to protect women and children, though her opponents accuse her of stoking division and perpetuating harmful myths about the transgender community.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuating
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Back on board, guests were invited to watch a plaque-exchange ceremony between local port officials and the crew, commemorating Star Breeze’s first-ever visit to Hiva Oa.—
David Swanson,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Emmy Award-winning journalist, 55, penned a message commemorating her eventful 2024 while welcoming in the new year.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Sesame Place San Diego is celebrating Easter with over three weeks of limited-time, family-fun activities.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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David Arquette channeled an iconic '80s character this past weekend — while celebrating '90s con.—
Olivia Bellusci,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Perpetuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuating. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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