as in to perform
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the anonymity of the Web allows pranksters to perpetrate their hoaxes with impunity
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Recent Examples of perpetrate
The creation of the ICPA followed the ever-growing evidence of crimes perpetrated by Putin and his troops and the need to address the very crime that started it all - the crime of aggression when Putin launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
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Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The simple truth and key to properly recognizing this sits before the Colorado legislature right now: Senate Bill 123 on Genocide against Native Americans, recognizes this most heinous crime perpetrated against our peoples.
—Phillip Whiteman Jr., The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
Being a survivor of abuse is not an excuse for abusing others, but experiences of abuse may explain why these men perpetrate violence towards others.
—Essence, 22 Mar. 2025
Islamist terrorism also remains a significant extremism threat in the U.S.
Fusing ideology and personal pain
For those who perpetrate political violence, their story can often be a blurry fusion of ideology and personal pain.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2025
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Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The simple truth and key to properly recognizing this sits before the Colorado legislature right now: Senate Bill 123 on Genocide against Native Americans, recognizes this most heinous crime perpetrated against our peoples.
—Phillip Whiteman Jr., The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
Being a survivor of abuse is not an excuse for abusing others, but experiences of abuse may explain why these men perpetrate violence towards others.
—Essence, 22 Mar. 2025
Islamist terrorism also remains a significant extremism threat in the U.S.
Fusing ideology and personal pain
For those who perpetrate political violence, their story can often be a blurry fusion of ideology and personal pain.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetrate
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In addition to taking your medical history and performing a thorough physical exam, your provider may recommend the following tests:10 Skin biopsy: Your provider may take a skin sample and send it to the lab to look for signs of infection.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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India's stock markets had previously performed better than others thanks to lower tariffs than competitors like China, Indonesia and Vietnam.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Constitution says that the president, the chief executive, shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
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Miller serves as the presenting sponsor of the LIM College Fashion Show, and is personally mentoring students throughout the process of creating and executing the event.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The story of this ranch dates to 1985 when Jim Kouf set out to fulfill a childhood promise to himself.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Reaching out and connecting with another person fulfills a basic human need for belonging and validation.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Scaling This Approach For Greater Impact By refining audience segmentation, message testing and budget optimization strategies, businesses can achieve greater efficiency and engagement—even in industries where traditional marketing is still dominant.—
Sam Nelson,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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At this point, achieving half that number might be a stretch.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
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No matter your best intentions, the fact remains that styles change, as do our tastes.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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They’re more geared toward controlling it, with uniform requirements that do more to hinder progress than protect the marketplace.—
Mary Anna Mancuso,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
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For a list of stock recommendations like these made in The Prudent Speculator, visit theprudentspeculator.com.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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While her 25-year-old brother Presley Gerber was missing from the group outing, Kaia and her parents made their presence known on the red carpet at the Winter Garden Theatre, matching in black ensembles.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The policy goals far surpass the capacity of the current federal government to effectively and timely implement the tariffs.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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The universal 10% tariff rate became effective on Saturday, but the higher rate for those specific countries will be implemented on April 9.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Since democratization, four South Korean Presidents have been imprisoned, one committed suicide amid a corruption investigation, and three have been impeached.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Little Rock, Arkansas, product committed to the Tigers on Dec. 14.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Perpetrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetrate. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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