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
In October, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan won a highly dubious 98% of the presidential vote, perpetuating the ruling party’s grip on power to 60 years.
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Yonatan Morse, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
Diet culture has also had a heavy hand in perpetuating the idea that the veggie is a low- or no-calorie food.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 24 Nov. 2025
In February 2024, representing a group of six Morrow County residents, Berman filed a federal suit against the Port of Morrow, Lamb Weston, and three other large agriculture operators for their role in causing and perpetuating the region’s water crisis.
—Sean Patrick Cooper, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
Despite the enormity of these crimes, many United Nations member states continue to recognize and engage with this illegitimate regime, thereby perpetuating its impunity.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Inside, attendees accused the protesters of liberal intolerance and perpetuating cancel culture.
—Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The most recent era of Byrne’s life has been dedicated to perpetuating ideas of hopefulness and service.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
During the meeting, Orban also appeared to undermine Ukraine’s position in the war and indicated that other European countries were perpetuating the conflict.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
While Hamas’ useful idiots here in the United States and elsewhere have parroted anti-Israel propaganda while ignoring the crimes of Hamas, the Palestinian people have suffered the consequences of Hamas’ insistence on perpetuating the war.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Yonatan Morse, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
Diet culture has also had a heavy hand in perpetuating the idea that the veggie is a low- or no-calorie food.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 24 Nov. 2025
In February 2024, representing a group of six Morrow County residents, Berman filed a federal suit against the Port of Morrow, Lamb Weston, and three other large agriculture operators for their role in causing and perpetuating the region’s water crisis.
—Sean Patrick Cooper, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
Despite the enormity of these crimes, many United Nations member states continue to recognize and engage with this illegitimate regime, thereby perpetuating its impunity.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Inside, attendees accused the protesters of liberal intolerance and perpetuating cancel culture.
—Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The most recent era of Byrne’s life has been dedicated to perpetuating ideas of hopefulness and service.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
During the meeting, Orban also appeared to undermine Ukraine’s position in the war and indicated that other European countries were perpetuating the conflict.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
While Hamas’ useful idiots here in the United States and elsewhere have parroted anti-Israel propaganda while ignoring the crimes of Hamas, the Palestinian people have suffered the consequences of Hamas’ insistence on perpetuating the war.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuating
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The Phish frontman opened the show, one of three gigs commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sabrina Carpenter is kicking off the New Year by commemorating her recent looks in an Instagram photo dump.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Back in July, the actress shared a sweet post on her Instagram, celebrating her 23 years with her Moder.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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But that doesn't mean there weren't some memorable moments worth celebrating!—
Samantha Highfill,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Thomas Jefferson, as secretary of state, passionately advocated honoring the treaty, viewing it as a debt of gratitude to a nation that shared republican ideals and had sacrificed much for American liberty.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Glaser made history last year as the first solo female host of the Golden Globes and is once again set to guide the show through a night honoring the year's top performances and productions.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Then be sure to check out our guide to the best binoculars and telescopes for exploring the night sky, along with our picks of the top cameras and lenses for immortalizing the next big skywatching event.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
4 Dec. 2025
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The company also struck a distribution deal last year for its screenplay books, lavish tomes immortalizing A24’s most successful scripts, which are now available in bookstores around the world.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Perpetuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuating. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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