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 ongoing lawsuit accuses the defendants of discrimination and perpetuating the social barriers faced by nonwhite runners in the sport.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
While answering a question about how negative public perceptions may have led to perpetuating cycles of self-destruction, Dunham brought up how those narratives echoed themselves on television.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
Opaque budgets and an austerity mindset lead to distrust in government, perpetuating anti-tax sentiments.
—Celina Su, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Currently, all concentrate from Mountain Pass is shipped to China for separation, perpetuating our dependency.
—Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Whitney perpetrated a fraud; Henry is perpetuating it.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
And relying solely on clinical judgment risks perpetuating long-standing disparities in pain treatment, especially for women and racial and ethnic minorities.
—Parker Crutchfield, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
Rotate crops every year to avoid perpetuating soilborne pests and diseases.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
This is already happening to some extent because of how the models work, but there’s still room to reinvent the system, rather than perpetuating one of the worst parts of the internet.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
While answering a question about how negative public perceptions may have led to perpetuating cycles of self-destruction, Dunham brought up how those narratives echoed themselves on television.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
Opaque budgets and an austerity mindset lead to distrust in government, perpetuating anti-tax sentiments.
—Celina Su, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Currently, all concentrate from Mountain Pass is shipped to China for separation, perpetuating our dependency.
—Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Whitney perpetrated a fraud; Henry is perpetuating it.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
And relying solely on clinical judgment risks perpetuating long-standing disparities in pain treatment, especially for women and racial and ethnic minorities.
—Parker Crutchfield, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
Rotate crops every year to avoid perpetuating soilborne pests and diseases.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
This is already happening to some extent because of how the models work, but there’s still room to reinvent the system, rather than perpetuating one of the worst parts of the internet.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuating
Verb
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Members of the royal family regularly attend events commemorating the holiday each year.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The White House has unveiled new details about next week’s state visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, highlighting a pair of unexpected events during the four-day trip commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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By the time Josh Doan scored to put the Sabres up 2-0, Bruins fans were stunned into silence while Sabres fans were celebrating all around them.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The royals are also slated to attend a block party in Virginia celebrating the anniversary.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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For her, restoring land is not only about outcomes but also about honoring the people, legacies, and communities that depend on it.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Held at the historic Lido Theater in Newport Beach, the event will showcase a dynamic lineup of events, honoring both established and emerging talent in television.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As The Last Five Years celebrates the last 25 years, Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler are immortalizing their anniversary performance.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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Astrophotographers may also want to read our guide to photographing the moon, along with our picks of the best lenses for immortalizing the post-sunset realm.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Perpetuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuating. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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