1
as in executed
to carry through (as a process) to completion
she performed the task quickly and expertly
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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
The Arena is Princess’ newest incarnation of the typical cruise ship theater space, where up to 900 passengers can watch the twice-nightly show performed on a revolving stage.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
For instance, O’Leary, Okonma, and Iyer are used to being on camera, albeit as themselves; Grimstad, as a professor, is a longtime public speaker; Caton has often performed his music onstage and on TV.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
That might look like diverting some tasks currently being performed by deputies to civilians.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Danielle Yu performed a traditional Sichuan Opera face changing dance.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The three sisters formed the band That Dog in the 1990s and later performed together as The Haden Sisters.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Elvis Costello performed, natch.
—Annabelle Gurwitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Rucker performed in Kansas City in 2023 for the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, an annual charity event that raises money for Children’s Mercy Hospital.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Despite having the latest safety gear and being in a group of other experienced riders, as well as the assistance of an off-duty Truckee fire department medic, who performed CPR, Thomason did not survive.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
For instance, O’Leary, Okonma, and Iyer are used to being on camera, albeit as themselves; Grimstad, as a professor, is a longtime public speaker; Caton has often performed his music onstage and on TV.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
That might look like diverting some tasks currently being performed by deputies to civilians.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Danielle Yu performed a traditional Sichuan Opera face changing dance.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The three sisters formed the band That Dog in the 1990s and later performed together as The Haden Sisters.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Elvis Costello performed, natch.
—Annabelle Gurwitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Rucker performed in Kansas City in 2023 for the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, an annual charity event that raises money for Children’s Mercy Hospital.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Despite having the latest safety gear and being in a group of other experienced riders, as well as the assistance of an off-duty Truckee fire department medic, who performed CPR, Thomason did not survive.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performed
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The clemency warrant, issued in Washington and bearing Biden’s signature, was one of several documents critics say were executed using an autopen.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Earlier in the case, law enforcement executed search warrants and briefly detained individuals for questioning, but no one has been charged in connection with the disappearance.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Feb. 2026
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Alternatively, paddle or trek to Yau Ley Seafood Restaurant on Sai Kung, where the catch of the day is served with a side of authentic and family-friendly Hong Kong charm.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Northwood’s culinary students were always churning out great food — lasagna, chicken cordon bleu, and Cornish hens served in warm nests of baked bread — and no one wanted to miss the meals.—
Keith O'Brien,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2026
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Palisades won its first boys’ basketball title since 1969 after the program played 388 consecutive days without its own gymnasium because of last year’s fire.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Lewis played linebacker at Tennessee before signing with the Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2017 and appearing in the preseason.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Max Grubbs worked around a one-out single to complete a scoreless frame.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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For more than 20 years, the Illinois native has worked as an attorney.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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They are accomplished, driven, and outwardly functional.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The photographs and charts Du Bois displayed showed how much African Americans had accomplished.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Load levels, temperatures, events, alarm histories, battery status and more are all monitored in real-time, and once any measured parameter strays outside of normal levels, the urgency of an onsite intervention can be quantified and acted upon.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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European leaders have also acted as guarantors of Ukrainian interests in the tortuous peace talks process.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Meta attorney Phyllis Jones showed jurors Instagram posts, text messages and ephemera from her high school years in which Kaley portrayed her home life as intolerable.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Oprah Winfrey portrayed her daughter in an HBO movie about the story.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Since Howell and Tretter’s resignations last July, the union has operated under the direction of president Jalen Reeves-Maybin, who plays linebacker for the Chicago Bears, and White, whom the union hired in August as interim executive director.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Flights operated by Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways were grounded, stranding tens of thousands of travelers and costing airlines millions.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Performed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performed. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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