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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
Attorney-client privilege typically shields most details about the legal work each timekeeper performs, but the Tribune was able to obtain other billing and payment data from the city under Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act.
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Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Hathaway performs several original songs by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX and FKA Twigs.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2026
Machine Gun Kelly performs onstage during his Lost Americana concert in Auckland, New Zealand, on April 18.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Creeping juniper is a North American shrub that performs well as a ground cover on sunny slopes, forming a dense mat from 6 to 18 inches tall.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Travis used that song on Facebook Thursday to promote his More Life Tour, which performs in Alabama Friday night.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
This older Sensi smart thermostat is a reliable piece of tech that still performs well.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
It's known to 'thrive on neglect' and performs exceptionally well in full sun with well-draining soil.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Hathaway performs several original songs by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX and FKA Twigs.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2026
Machine Gun Kelly performs onstage during his Lost Americana concert in Auckland, New Zealand, on April 18.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Creeping juniper is a North American shrub that performs well as a ground cover on sunny slopes, forming a dense mat from 6 to 18 inches tall.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Travis used that song on Facebook Thursday to promote his More Life Tour, which performs in Alabama Friday night.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
This older Sensi smart thermostat is a reliable piece of tech that still performs well.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
It's known to 'thrive on neglect' and performs exceptionally well in full sun with well-draining soil.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performs
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As DeCosta executes a plan to fill those holes, Minter sets the tone and expectations for his tenure.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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For decades, organizational hierarchies have determined who makes decisions and who executes them.—
Teuila Hanson,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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For the directors, the nursing home acts as a symbol.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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As the Fairy Godmother, Masham guides Cinderella through the whole story, acts as the storyteller and gives her a dress for the ball.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Aasif Mandvi and Christopher Fitzgerald barely register as Jane and Julia’s oblivious husbands, while Consuelos, who plays Maurice as a suave cuckolder with a dodgy European accent, should probably stick to daytime TV.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Experts say that’s because magnesium plays an important role in our health.—
Anahad O’Connor,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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The easy-on, easy-off design is a win for airport security, while the sporty silhouette works with everything from jeans and sweatpants to even skirts.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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There’s no set price—that’s how dynamic pricing works.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Have fun with your friends, but don’t forget to pour into what grounds and fulfills you, too.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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The championship matchup between UCLA and South Carolina fulfills a four-year trek for the Bruins filled with triumphs and tough lessons.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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For more traditional Vietnamese food, Phở Lụa, an alfresco dining spot, serves a warm chicken pho that makes for a hearty breakfast.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The plant delivered hundreds of thousands of vehicles annually and serves as a key export base for multiple markets.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Hunter Schafer portrays Rue’s former girlfriend Jules in Euphoria, but in real life, the actress and model is single.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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On the other side of Lexington Green, Mike Graves also portrays a Revolutionary War figure, albeit one wearing red.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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It’s been really awesome to watch the difference in how everyone operates.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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The current system operates at relatively modest energies, producing visible light.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Performs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performs. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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