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
Brenton Harrison Tarrant, the Australian white supremacist who perpetrated the Christchurch mosque shootings on March 15, 2019, in New Zealand, labeled an entire section of his online manifesto Destabilization and Accelerationism: Tactics for Victory.
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Art Jipson, The Conversation, 11 June 2025
According to the Foreign Policy Research Institute, violence perpetrated by dozens of armed groups in the eastern DRC has cost more than 6 million lives since 1996.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 27 June 2025
While many of the crimes perpetrated by Putin and his troops are already being investigated and prosecuted, whether by domestic or international tribunals, the crime of aggression is yet to be addressed with comprehensive responses.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Amid the film’s promotion, there was also a flurry of excitement surrounding Zegler’s support for Palestine and Gaza amid what leading human rights organizations deem genocide perpetrated by Israel, which reportedly did not go over well with the film’s producer Marc Platt.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 23 June 2025
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Art Jipson, The Conversation, 11 June 2025
According to the Foreign Policy Research Institute, violence perpetrated by dozens of armed groups in the eastern DRC has cost more than 6 million lives since 1996.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 27 June 2025
While many of the crimes perpetrated by Putin and his troops are already being investigated and prosecuted, whether by domestic or international tribunals, the crime of aggression is yet to be addressed with comprehensive responses.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Amid the film’s promotion, there was also a flurry of excitement surrounding Zegler’s support for Palestine and Gaza amid what leading human rights organizations deem genocide perpetrated by Israel, which reportedly did not go over well with the film’s producer Marc Platt.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetrate
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The military branch is slated to perform its first-ever refueling of a U.S. military asset in orbit as early as next summer.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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The show features five drag queens, each performing two of Swift's eras.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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Now, Trump and his education secretary, Linda McMahon, are free to execute the layoffs and break up the department’s work among other federal agencies.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The procedural process on the Senate floor is also complicated with limited time to execute.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Trump was elected to fulfill certain promises on immigration.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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The subpoenas are part of a coordinated effort between the Justice Department and the White House to fulfill President Donald Trump’s promises to curtail pediatric gender care.—
Azeen Ghorayshi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Another, Davis, achieved eligibility last fall by crossing the 25% threshold of Latino enrollment.—
Michael Burke,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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The winner in this category, The Oberoi Cruises, with five-star sailings on the Nile, achieved one of the top scores in the entire World’s Best Awards survey for 2025.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Wear comfortable shoes, as much of your exploring will probably be done on foot.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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In complex or regulated environments, speed matters, but so does cross-functional orchestration that accounts for the nuances of the situation.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The plane then made an emergency landing at St. Pete-Clearwater Airport in Florida at approximately 2:08 p.m. local time, per the release.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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But this year’s first-round pick, Dallas Wings All-Star guard Paige Bueckers, makes the draw even bigger on Aug. 1 when these teams are set to face off in Dallas.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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This can also help traders implement effective risk management practices, such as setting appropriate stop-loss and take-profit levels.—
Wayne Liang,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Previous efforts to implement cuts have faced bipartisan resistance, but the latest effort has prompted concern due to the seeming total control Trump holds over the Republican Party.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Jelly Roll will be honored with the ACM lifting lives award, which recognizes a country music artist, duo/group or industry member who has devoted themselves to improving lives through music and is committed to serving others.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
9 July 2025
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Before committing, ask yourself: • Can this be solved with a software-only solution, such as a mobile app?—
Alex Gudilko,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Perpetrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetrate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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