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
But aside from obliquely blaming us for perpetuating the couch-jump controversy, The Final Reckoning is also a reminder of what that infamous moment was really all about: love.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Support may sometimes include getting away from the person perpetuating the verbal abuse or avoiding them as often as possible.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Without the breakup and other meaningful reforms, a Meta win could preserve the status quo and see the company never open up its platforms, perhaps perpetuating Meta's influence over social media well into the future.
—ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025
Given the historical biases in hiring practices, many job seekers worry that AI might perpetuate or even amplify these biases.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Support may sometimes include getting away from the person perpetuating the verbal abuse or avoiding them as often as possible.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Without the breakup and other meaningful reforms, a Meta win could preserve the status quo and see the company never open up its platforms, perhaps perpetuating Meta's influence over social media well into the future.
—ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025
Given the historical biases in hiring practices, many job seekers worry that AI might perpetuate or even amplify these biases.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuate
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None of the main four stars — Blake Lively, America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn — commemorated the event on social media, despite being open about their bond, both on and offscreen, over the years.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Minerva was erected in 1920—by Charles M. Higgins, an Irish immigrant who manufactured a famous ink—to commemorate the hundred-and-forty-fourth anniversary of the Battle of Long Island.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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While our differences are to be celebrated, humans are humans.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Since news of the new pope, Robert Prevost, who assumed the name Leo XIV, hit the wires, he has been universally celebrated as being an American from Chicago.—
Rebecca R. Bibbs,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Our guides on the best cameras for astrophotography and best lenses for astrophotography can also help immortalize your stargazing sessions!—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 May 2025
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Her hardscrabble upbringing in Kentucky, immortalized in her autobiography and its film version (starring Sissy Spacek as Lynn in an Oscar-winning role), seemed to drive her unapologetic approach to music.—
Lindsay Kusiak,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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The decision — the sabbatical — was arrived at with both intending to honor it.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Accepting the award is bittersweet for the band members, but they’re honored to pay their respects to Vaughn’s legacy.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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“Perpetuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuate. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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