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
In fact, last year, a woman known to be a danger to herself and others perpetrated a shooting at Lakewood Church in Houston and two people were wounded, including her young child.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetrate
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Autonomously performs task With advanced real-time AI, FlashBot Arm can autonomously perform tasks in changing environments, offering a major improvement over standard robots with limited mobility.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, new swarming robots are being designed to collaborate like ants, performing tasks beyond the capabilities of individual units.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2025
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After years of litigation, the state executed its first death row inmate in 13 years, opening the door for Bixby's execution.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Evidence that authorities collected while executing the warrant was transferred back to Cumberland County.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Playing in college will fulfill a longtime dream for Waldusky.—
Sam Brief,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Any individuals who do fulfill those three traits are then assessed by a list of factors, including self-admission, criminal conduct and communications.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 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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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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In fact, some states are doing a pretty awful job at it.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
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Neither version remembers what the other does.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The state of Young Thug and Mariah The Scientist’s relationship hasn’t been made clear, but the two were seemingly spotted flicking in up in ski gear on Christmas Day.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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Murray has seen Eberle make that move dozens of times.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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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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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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Universal has committed to a second How To Train Your Dragon live-action remake.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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Beijing has also committed to boosting consumption in the low-altitude economy, notably in low-altitude tourism, air sports, and consumer drones, as part of a special action plan in March.—
Dylan Butts,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Perpetrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetrate. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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