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
That's up to us to be honest about why that continues to happen and stop perpetuating that cycle of failure.
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Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Reservists accused the government - the most far-right administration in Israel's history -- of perpetuating the war for political reasons.
—Emily Rose, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
In the years since, like many of his Chi Alpha brothers, Cleveland has grappled with his role in perpetuating a system that also victimized him.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2025
In 2022, Musk was accused of corporate slavery, perpetuating work abuse and job burnout.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The connections between clusters of neurons simultaneously active during an experience strengthen into networks that remain active even after the experience has passed, perpetuating it as a memory.
—Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2025
Following an update last week, the chatbot began making broad generalizations about people with Jewish last names and perpetuating antisemitic stereotypes about Hollywood.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 10 July 2025
The media has the power to propel the propaganda and are playing an active role in perpetuating misinformation.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 8 Mar. 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
Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Reservists accused the government - the most far-right administration in Israel's history -- of perpetuating the war for political reasons.
—Emily Rose, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
In the years since, like many of his Chi Alpha brothers, Cleveland has grappled with his role in perpetuating a system that also victimized him.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2025
In 2022, Musk was accused of corporate slavery, perpetuating work abuse and job burnout.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The connections between clusters of neurons simultaneously active during an experience strengthen into networks that remain active even after the experience has passed, perpetuating it as a memory.
—Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2025
Following an update last week, the chatbot began making broad generalizations about people with Jewish last names and perpetuating antisemitic stereotypes about Hollywood.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 10 July 2025
The media has the power to propel the propaganda and are playing an active role in perpetuating misinformation.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 8 Mar. 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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But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Putin and Kim were among more than 20 world leaders in attendance for China’s military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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In a historic move for the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV will declare the first ever saint from the Millennial generation this Sunday — and Catholics in Miami are celebrating.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Of course feel free to cheer whenever your team has done something worth celebrating, but don’t boo the other team or obnoxiously heckle the opposing fans under the tailgate tent whenever their team falls short.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Workman, Chief Scientist and co-founder of the venture, helped coin the name Electric Goddess, honoring both the feminine energy of nurturing and the technical masculine drive of making.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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By carefully selecting artwork that resonates personally, homeowners can elevate their space while honoring the past.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Perpetuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuating. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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