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
Allen, who also performed at the Shrine Bowl, had a 39-inch vertical and a 10-5 broad jump at the combine.
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Mike Kaye
march 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Iran has already performed 99% of the centrifuge work required to produce weapons-grade uranium for nine nuclear weapons, said Robert Goldston, a Princeton University professor who researches arms control and fusion energy.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
The moving instrumental version of the lead single from the enigmatic Ocean’s 2012 debut solo album, Channel Orange, was transformed in Flea’s hands into what sounded like a lost relic from the 1940s jazz age, performed with a style and grace that breathed new life into the track.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
At the close of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (which, incidentally, features an admirable character called Bottom the Weaver), a play is to be performed for Duke Theseus and his bride, the Amazon Hippolyta, with a prologue spoken by the director.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Swedish mega-group ABBA’s ‘Dancing Queen’ is strongly associated with the couple’s story given the first performance of the hit was at an event in their honor and performed as part of their wedding celebrations.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Live music will be performed by all women DJs, according to Visit Sacramento.
—Emma Hall
march 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The contents were a mystery, and a CT scan was performed at the University of Colorado Research Imaging Center in Aurora.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
When Nelly performed at the Western Idaho Fair five years ago, his concert drew a jaw-dropping 14,800 fans.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Mike Kaye
march 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Iran has already performed 99% of the centrifuge work required to produce weapons-grade uranium for nine nuclear weapons, said Robert Goldston, a Princeton University professor who researches arms control and fusion energy.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
The moving instrumental version of the lead single from the enigmatic Ocean’s 2012 debut solo album, Channel Orange, was transformed in Flea’s hands into what sounded like a lost relic from the 1940s jazz age, performed with a style and grace that breathed new life into the track.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
At the close of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (which, incidentally, features an admirable character called Bottom the Weaver), a play is to be performed for Duke Theseus and his bride, the Amazon Hippolyta, with a prologue spoken by the director.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Swedish mega-group ABBA’s ‘Dancing Queen’ is strongly associated with the couple’s story given the first performance of the hit was at an event in their honor and performed as part of their wedding celebrations.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Live music will be performed by all women DJs, according to Visit Sacramento.
—Emma Hall
march 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The contents were a mystery, and a CT scan was performed at the University of Colorado Research Imaging Center in Aurora.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
When Nelly performed at the Western Idaho Fair five years ago, his concert drew a jaw-dropping 14,800 fans.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performed
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Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea made quite an entrance on The Tonight Show on Monday night (March 23) when the 63-year-old punk funk veteran rocker executed a flawless handstand as host Jimmy Fallon looked on in awe.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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Last week, agents executed a search warrant and arrested three people at the scene.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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After bagels and coffee were served, the participants began sharing feelings that many had been afraid to articulate—including discomfort with narratives that cast Israel solely as a victim, and shame about the escalating civilian death toll in Gaza.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Shepherd has also served on his homeowners’ association board and is a parent.—
Nathan Pilling
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Timberwolves also played without starting forward Jaden McDaniels (right knee soreness) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (right calf soreness).—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Neither Green nor Booker played in the fourth quarter as the Suns cruised to the victory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Abbott’s use of AL16 as a marketing tool worked.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Randolph and Sullivan had worked together in earlier assignments.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Those tasks have been accomplished.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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That could be accomplished, for instance, through some regulatory changes already in motion that would affect what assets banks are required to hold.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Citi India acted as financial advisor to United Spirits while AZB & Partners was its attorney.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Jurors concluded that the company engaged in unfair and deceptive trade practices and acted in ways deemed unconscionable under state law.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The special, which was filmed in front of a live studio audience, featured an in-depth interview with star Miley Cyrus, and came twenty years to the day that the pop star portrayed the alter ego blonde musician on Disney Channel.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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But defense attorneys argued the protests weren’t as peaceful as plaintiffs’ attorneys portrayed, that officers’ actions were justified, and that the individual officers named in the suit should be entitled to public official immunity and dismissed from the lawsuit.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The backstory The resort opened as The Nam Hai in 2006 and operated as such for about a decade before it was acquired by Four Seasons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The helicopter was operated by Airborne Aviation, which does sightseeing tours of Kauai's canyons, shoreline and waterfalls.—
JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Performed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performed. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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