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as in executes
to carry through (as a process) to completion
she performed the task quickly and expertly
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as in plays
to present a portrayal or performance of
has always dreamed of performing Hamlet on stage
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Recent Examples of performs
The city also performs well in affordability and variety.
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
EncryptionSafe also offers a free edition that performs all essential encryption tasks, and Encrypto is entirely free.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Bad Bunny performs primarily in Spanish.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
In New York City, Hugh Jackman makes an appearance at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival as ROSÉ performs at the festival, along with several other musical guests.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Eugene plays the baritone horn and consistently performs at a high level during rehearsals and performances, Cane Ridge Director of Bands Johnny Croft said.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The museum’s recently received funding will provide for a small team of additional curators and other staff who will assist visitors upstairs, as Bogart performs his curating duties and manages the museum’s artifact lending program downstairs.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
In an operating room, a mad doctor performs plastic surgery to turn new recruits into killer clowns.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
EncryptionSafe also offers a free edition that performs all essential encryption tasks, and Encrypto is entirely free.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Bad Bunny performs primarily in Spanish.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
In New York City, Hugh Jackman makes an appearance at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival as ROSÉ performs at the festival, along with several other musical guests.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Eugene plays the baritone horn and consistently performs at a high level during rehearsals and performances, Cane Ridge Director of Bands Johnny Croft said.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The museum’s recently received funding will provide for a small team of additional curators and other staff who will assist visitors upstairs, as Bogart performs his curating duties and manages the museum’s artifact lending program downstairs.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
In an operating room, a mad doctor performs plastic surgery to turn new recruits into killer clowns.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performs
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Sure, the star big man could find himself in more DHO scenarios, pulling a facsimile of what All-Star center Domantas Sabonis executes out west.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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If Solana performs well and BREA executes as planned, the upside could be significant given the current discount.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In a mouse study, maple syrup improved the gut microbiome (the community of microorganisms in the digestive tract) and acts similarly to prebiotics, which help the good bacteria in your gut flourish.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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This protein acts as a master regulator of cell growth and metabolism.—
Ted Powers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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Fans of the stage show know the second act is a pivotal moment for Fiyero and, by extension, the man who plays him.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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And Kirsten Dunst plays Leigh Wainscott, the Charlotte mom Manchester dated while hiding out off Independence Boulevard.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Holding his hand helps calm him down (a magic touch that works well with real kids, too).—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Even if Gruden accomplishes that task, the victory would be subject to another round of appeals.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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If Miami accomplishes its goals of making it to the College Football Playoff, the Hurricanes potentially could face of these teams down the road.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Regis University, which serves about 2,700 students, was able to confirm to Fortune that Erika Kirk was a student there from fall 2007 through the end of fall 2009, and Lindsey Halligan did graduate from the school in 2011, but offered no further comment.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Another serves as the political director for a union and voted on the county's contract with that union.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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On the series, Galligan portrays Lady Olivia Hedges-White, a real-life aristocrat from a once-prominent family.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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DiCaprio portrays the character as someone who is both actively trying to be progressive but also frustrated by his limitations.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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For its part, American Cruise Lines operates a fleet of 28 ships and sails exclusively in the United States, including along the Mississippi River, on the Columbia and Snake rivers, across Alaska, and beyond.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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The brand operates through a global network of 227 stores.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Performs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performs. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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