perpetrating

verb

Definition of perpetratingnext
present participle of perpetrate
as in performing
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 Synonyms for perpetrating
  1. performing
  2. executing
  3. accomplishing
  4. fulfilling
  5. achieving
  6. doing
  7. making
  8. committing
Verb
  • The top-performing loyalty programs generate 15% to 25% more revenue annually from brand loyalists.
    Frank Minervini, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • What's your favorite part about just touring or performing live in general?
    Them, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of performing
Verb
  • The team responsible for executing the Executive Residence’s holiday look appears to be growing; in 2012, Michelle Obama welcomed 85 volunteers onto the premises to set the festive scene.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Look for companies willing to spend a lot of time building relationships with the people executing in other organizations.
    James Loffler, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of executing
Verb
  • Yet Thompson saw what Mckee’s congregation was accomplishing and saw the potential for the police department to collaborate with churches on crime prevention.
    David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
  • In the center of the bash, Entertainment 360’s Ryan Tunick and Gersh’s Gaby Cohen were giving each other credit for accomplishing longtime goals of securing a spot on the list during the same year.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of accomplishing
Verb
  • These options keep top talent engaged while fulfilling their career aspirations.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Their vision is to create a strong, connected network that supports mothers in every stage of their expatriate journey, making relocation both rewarding and fulfilling.
    Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of fulfilling
Verb
  • The goal of a successful exit includes financial gain, strategic transition, and achieving personal goals.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As healthcare providers and suppliers position themselves to succeed in the race to value, their ability to utilize data and advanced technology will determine their success in navigating this complex landscape and achieving sustainable growth.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of achieving
Verb
  • The installation and monthly fees related to those alarm systems are also deductible as part of the cost of doing business on those types of properties.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But the third nominee, Robin Williams, still got on stage at the insistence of Nicholson and ended up doing a spot-on imitation of him.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of doing
Verb
  • What was the inspiration behind making the short film?
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Everyone is grappling with the system and the regime and making decisions at every turn.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of making
Verb
  • This means committing to protecting payment pages, detecting unauthorized changes and safeguarding customer data.
    Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The lawsuit comes on the heels of 14-year-old teenager in Florida committing suicide after frequent conversations on the app (His mother filed a lawsuit in October) and the platform hosting a chatbot named after a teenager murdered several years ago, Forbes reported.
    Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of committing
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