as in producing
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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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Recent Examples of performing
Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025
In 2024, Forbes recorded one of its best performing years ever in terms of audience growth, with a 50% increase in site traffic year over year.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
Gill, who has been performing for 50 years, is honoring this career milestone by curating a series of EPs to be released on MCA Records over the course of a year.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Just six were elected – three from 13 nominees in the performing songwriters category and three from 13 nominees in the songwriters category, which is reserved for non-performing songwriters.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025
In 2024, Forbes recorded one of its best performing years ever in terms of audience growth, with a 50% increase in site traffic year over year.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Who's your favorite Indiana marching band performing at Bands of America Grand Nationals?
—Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
Gill, who has been performing for 50 years, is honoring this career milestone by curating a series of EPs to be released on MCA Records over the course of a year.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performing
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Molle Debartolo serves as executive producer for American High, with Axelle Azoulay co-producing and Matt Sacca associate producing for the company.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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For the 2025 cycle, more than 450 people applied; Hall is currently reviewing 52 finalists for seven slots across editorial, post, motion design, archival research and producing, color, timing, and sound.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
13 Oct. 2025
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Currently, there is no information available regarding the size of area burned or the crew executing the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The brokers who win are the ones who keep believing, keep executing, and never let the pressure change their approach.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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During takeoff and subsonic flight, for example, an ACE can open extra bypass ducts, effectively acting like a turbofan, quieter and efficient.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Outside of acting, Swit was a painter and a vocal animal rights activist.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nobody will hold Gjoshe to his hopeful timescale of playing again within a month.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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What's the most difficult part of playing a character like Peter?—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Of those, about 44,000 were working adults and 42,000 were working for an employer, according to the report.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Singaporean transit company ComfortDelGro, meanwhile, is working with Pony AI to explore offering robotaxis, while Lyft is collaborating with Baidu to test its Apollo Go self-driving cars in Europe.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Following too closely in its protagonist’s footsteps, The Queen of Versailles presents only two options — tough but spiritually fulfilling material deprivation or unconstrained acquisitiveness.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Being able to be with one of the biggest artists Puerto Rico has ever had in such a special month dedicated only to us is fulfilling to the heart.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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The extreme survival competition is returning to its Monday 8 PM slot, serving as a launch pad for Memory of a Killer.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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Altra Running global brand president Jen McLaren, Vibram president and global brand chief officer Fabrizio Gamberini and Saucony vice president Ted Fitzpatrick will take part in the discussion, with FN senior digital news writer Ian Servantes serving as moderator.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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His political heirs have also tried to redeem his image in the last decade, portraying him instead as a strong leader who brought stability to the country.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Angels counsel has attempted to discredit these former employees, portraying them as bitter because of their dismissals from the club.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Performing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performing. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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