as in to commemorate
to give eternal or lasting existence to
we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition
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Recent Examples of perpetuate
This will prevent more of the adult females from laying eggs and perpetuating the population.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
Using federal funds to perpetuate these narratives does not align with the priorities of this Administration and such time and resources can be better utilized elsewhere.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Models may perpetuate societal biases, over-reliance and security vulnerabilities—all of which are potential risks.
—Sibin Thomas, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Grander added that screen time could perpetuate a harmful cycle.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 1 Apr. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
Using federal funds to perpetuate these narratives does not align with the priorities of this Administration and such time and resources can be better utilized elsewhere.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Models may perpetuate societal biases, over-reliance and security vulnerabilities—all of which are potential risks.
—Sibin Thomas, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Grander added that screen time could perpetuate a harmful cycle.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perpetuate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuate
Verb
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The event commemorated those rescues and the fall of Saigon that ended the war in spring 1975.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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To commemorate the event, the racetrack invited Don Garlits to the show.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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Cinco de Mayo is on May 5, and Chipotle is celebrating with a new gaming experience that can score fans some free food.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Harry Maguire scoring the winner v Lyon Maguire celebrates his winning goal in an extraordinary tie with Lyon (Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) Maguire, one of the captains of Manchester United.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Perhaps what immortalizes their legacy is not the absence of friction, but the sincerity of his love.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Last of Us actor, who turned 50 years old on April 2, posted a photo from his birthday party to his Instagram Story, which was then immortalized on several fan pages.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In 2023, the gala honored the late designer Karl Lagerfeld, with references to his unique style and combination of black, white and leather, as well as his beloved cat Choupette.—
Renee Anderson,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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His predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, chose his papal name to show his commitment to peace and reconciliation by honoring St. Benedict and Pope Benedict XV, who was head of the church during World War I, Temple said.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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“Perpetuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuate. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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