1
as in executed
to carry through (as a process) to completion
she performed the task quickly and expertly
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2
as in served
to have a certain purpose
the kidneys perform as a filtering system for the blood
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as in played
to present a portrayal or performance of
has always dreamed of performing Hamlet on stage
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Recent Examples of performed
Among the hundreds of surgeries performed over three decades by ElAttrache, his patients include the four 2024 MLB most valuable player and Cy Young Award winners — Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal.
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Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery reports that the average number of hair restoration surgeries performed per member in the past year is 178.
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Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Anesthesia alone can range from around $1,500 to $3,500 for general, and facility fees vary depending on whether the surgery is performed at a hospital or a private surgical center, with hospital fees typically running higher.
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Victoria Oliva,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Occupations represent collections of activities performed by individuals within a role.
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Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Lineage, the building's tenant and operator, released a statement indicating that the fire may have originated from work being performed by a third-party contractor handling solar panels on the roof.
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Austin Turner,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Le Sserafimv previously performed at BlizzCon 2023 and collaborated with Overwatch the same year.
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Tanya Fedak,
Variety,
23 June 2026
An autopsy was performed on Monday.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The measure performed best in central and west Davis, continuing the pattern established on election night.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery reports that the average number of hair restoration surgeries performed per member in the past year is 178.
—
Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Anesthesia alone can range from around $1,500 to $3,500 for general, and facility fees vary depending on whether the surgery is performed at a hospital or a private surgical center, with hospital fees typically running higher.
—
Victoria Oliva,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Occupations represent collections of activities performed by individuals within a role.
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Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Lineage, the building's tenant and operator, released a statement indicating that the fire may have originated from work being performed by a third-party contractor handling solar panels on the roof.
—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Le Sserafimv previously performed at BlizzCon 2023 and collaborated with Overwatch the same year.
—
Tanya Fedak,
Variety,
23 June 2026
An autopsy was performed on Monday.
—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The measure performed best in central and west Davis, continuing the pattern established on election night.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performed
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Invoices are processed through email and digital systems, and payments are executed across interconnected platforms.
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According to the Pasadena Police Department, a search warrant was executed on what appeared to be a marijuana dispensary at 6316 Whittier Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles, where fireworks allegedly intended for distribution were found.
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Netanyahu, the son of a historian, grew up in Jerusalem’s elite circles and served in the military’s prestigious Sayeret Matkal commando unit.
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No catch-all dishes, served on individual plates.
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The Smith Family Foundation has played a leadership role in Trenton, New Jersey, for a decade.
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This time green and red shared the spotlight as Algeria played Austria in a Group J match, the final one that determined who would advance to the knockout stage.
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Cole Sulser started for the Rays and worked the first two innings, and Casey Legumina, Kevin Kelly and Bryan Baker teamed to cover the final four innings.
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Carl, 68 at the time of the jackpot, had worked as a technologist, Lulu as a registered nurse.
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Everything great in business is accomplished by teams, and teams require focus and trust.
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Even the special effects emerge as less than spectacular — especially since Jeannot Szwarc’s plodding direction affords ample time for one to sit there and figure out just how they were accomplished.
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The Board’s recommendations are advisory, and Meta is not required to implement them, though the company has historically acted on roughly 75 percent of Board recommendations, which makes its response to this particular ruling worth watching.
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But the legislature has since acted to bolster local authority to regulate oil operations.
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She’s portrayed as misguided and misunderstood, not evil.
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In Legend, a world made up of unicorns, magic, and rainbows, Darkness (portrayed by Tim Curry) attempts to create eternal night by killing the remaining unicorns.
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Onboard spas are also commonly operated by third-party providers.
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Another pilot flying into Newark on a United Express flight operated by GoJet Airlines also reported seeing a drone at roughly 2,000 feet, according to ATC audio from around the same time.
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“Performed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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