1
as in executing
to carry through (as a process) to completion
she performed the task quickly and expertly
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2
as in acting
to have a certain purpose
the kidneys perform as a filtering system for the blood
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as in playing
to present a portrayal or performance of
has always dreamed of performing Hamlet on stage
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as in working
to produce a desired effect
the new medication performed surprisingly well
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as in producing
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Recent Examples of performing
Ryan Lawler, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
Even in the highest performing algorithms, the commission said tests have shown that false matches are more likely for certain groups, including older adults, women and people of color.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Bosses of regulated electricity providers, though performing a noble duty, aren’t on the list, for example.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The cost of servicing both performing and non-performing loans has more than tripled since the onset of the global financial crisis.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
Even in the highest performing algorithms, the commission said tests have shown that false matches are more likely for certain groups, including older adults, women and people of color.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
Adjective
Lee, Lohan, Hammons, and Butters are all performing sleight of hand in their deceptively difficult task of portraying their characters and other characters stuck in their bodies.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Bosses of regulated electricity providers, though performing a noble duty, aren’t on the list, for example.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performing
Verb
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Levy was executing the work of the business every day for 24 years.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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State lawmakers over the years have also charged the agency with executing a slew of smaller grants, including the $20 million in state funding approved in 2022 for Fay Beydoun and her nonprofit Global Link International now at the center of the attorney general office's probe.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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After both shows ended in 2014, Meyer focused on voice acting, lending his talents to SuperMansion (2015–2017), and Crossing Swords (2020).—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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This is the Oscar-winning director's first-ever acting Emmy nomination, and his daughter Francesca shared his emotional reaction to being nominated.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Though his interests were that of a pretty typical child — computing and gaming, playing the saxophone, enjoying soccer and time with his pets — he was also known for his acts of kindness and generosity.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs also were playing without rookie wide receiver Jalen Royals, who is recovering from an injury.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Former director of football Kevin Thelwell and Dan Purdy, two key drivers of the initial interest in Rohl, have since left the club and are working for Rangers in Scotland.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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He's Delivered the Opposite | Opinion Venezuela has a unified and organized opposition that has been working tirelessly to prepare for this moment.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Liam Coutts and Laura Rees are co-producing.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
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Sky Studios and Fremantle are co-producing, with the latter’s Italian subsidiary, Wildside, providing production services in Italy.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If the initial project is successful, another 150,000 cubic yards can be scooped out, fulfilling a chunk of OCTA’s obligations for sand nourishment.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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This is the second ALS clinic operated by UAMS, complementing the original Little Rock location and fulfilling a growing need for access to specialty neurological care in the state's rapidly expanding northwest region.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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Then-President Joe Biden in 2023 announced Space Command would be permanently located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which had been serving as its temporary headquarters.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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This rule vote ultimately failed, serving as a win for Luna during her first buck with leadership.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Springsteen talked about having watched the very first screening of the film the night before with his sister, Pamela, who is seen as a youngster in the many black-and-white flashback scenes portraying their upbringing in Freehold, NJ.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Richard Jewell star has also had discussions about portraying Teddy Roosevelt and wrestler Mick Foley.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Performing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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