as in commemorates
to give eternal or lasting existence to
we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition
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Recent Examples of perpetuates
Someone who perpetuates ideas rooted in the manosphere, such as asking your partner to do Pilates daily, may not even realize the misogyny behind that sentiment, Barnes says.
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
This not only perpetuates workplace inequity, but also retains the standard for men in their dominant industries.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2026
Pope said grade inflation remains so pervasive because all parties benefit from it, offering a perverse incentive that perpetuates the seemingly benign practice semester after semester.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Young people get blocked from leadership roles based on tenure rather than capability, which perpetuates the illusion that leadership roles should be reserved for middle-aged or older workers.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
That’s because their profitability perpetuates animation’s dismissive status as suited only for families or kids.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The disproportionate impact on Black and Latino youth further compounds systemic inequities and perpetuates cycles of harm.
—Gladys Carrión, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
But for those who need more detail, Dutch philosopher and journalist Doortje Smithuijsen dives into the many, many ways in which capitalism perpetuates patriarchy and relies on the unpaid labor of women to contribute to its endless need for material growth.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Despite our efforts to provide accurate information, the editorial board’s column understates UCHealth’s uncompensated care, mischaracterizes our service to Medicaid patients and perpetuates misconceptions about investment income.
—Elizabeth B. Concordia, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
This not only perpetuates workplace inequity, but also retains the standard for men in their dominant industries.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2026
Pope said grade inflation remains so pervasive because all parties benefit from it, offering a perverse incentive that perpetuates the seemingly benign practice semester after semester.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Young people get blocked from leadership roles based on tenure rather than capability, which perpetuates the illusion that leadership roles should be reserved for middle-aged or older workers.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
That’s because their profitability perpetuates animation’s dismissive status as suited only for families or kids.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The disproportionate impact on Black and Latino youth further compounds systemic inequities and perpetuates cycles of harm.
—Gladys Carrión, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
But for those who need more detail, Dutch philosopher and journalist Doortje Smithuijsen dives into the many, many ways in which capitalism perpetuates patriarchy and relies on the unpaid labor of women to contribute to its endless need for material growth.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Despite our efforts to provide accurate information, the editorial board’s column understates UCHealth’s uncompensated care, mischaracterizes our service to Medicaid patients and perpetuates misconceptions about investment income.
—Elizabeth B. Concordia, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuates
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The day, also referred to as International Workers' Day, commemorates the 1886 Haymarket Affair — when a protest for an eight-hour workday turned into a violent clash between demonstrators and police at Chicago's Haymarket Square.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Today is May Day — also known as International Workers’ Day — a date that commemorates the struggles and gains of workers and labor movements around the world.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Now in its 79th year, the three-day festival celebrates Maryland’s blue crab culture with crab races, boat docking contests, cooking competitions, and live music in the southernmost town of Maryland.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The move comes as Apple celebrates its 50th year.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Adding to the character of the region, Southerners also find comfort in gatherings that exhibit flair and poise, and there’s a penchant for tradition, which immortalizes intimate conversations, unhurried afternoons and, of course, elegant tea experiences.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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This pithy, poignant memoir by an award-winning American poet immortalizes a bygone world in a colorful mosaic of vignettes, jokes, and reflections.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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