performs

verb

present tense third-person singular of perform
1
as in executes
to carry through (as a process) to completion she performed the task quickly and expertly

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2
as in acts
to have a certain purpose the kidneys perform as a filtering system for the blood

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3
as in plays
to present a portrayal or performance of has always dreamed of performing Hamlet on stage

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4
as in works
to produce a desired effect the new medication performed surprisingly well

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Recent Examples of performs The company now performs in a basement and is equipping an additional bomb shelter. — Hanna Arhirova, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026 Among them was her friend Olivia Rodrigo, who booked Johanningmeier, who performs as Devon Again, for an early-day slot. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026 The technical article did not provide enough detail to determine how broadly the result applies, how task quality was measured or whether the approach performs consistently across different software development scenarios. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026 If the answer is yes, you’re primed to love the debut album of 23-year-old Heath Michael Thomas, who performs under the name Heathers. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026 That could simplify some functions Broadridge performs today. — Isabella Gao, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 Her wife, poet Megan Falley, performs with the Chicago Philharmonic. — Web Behrens, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 Every strum of her guitar and every song the band performs directly benefits the Rapha Clinic. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 Here, the probabilities generated earlier matter, since SAProt-T performs a global re-evaluation. — ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performs
  1. executes
  2. acts
  3. plays
  4. works
  5. fulfills
  6. serves
  7. portrays
  8. operates
Verb
  • This suspect returns back to his car, retrieves his handgun, walks back over to the victim, who’s trying to crawl away with her life, and executes her.
    — Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The aircraft executes anti-surface warfare (ASuW) through elegant communications and data link systems.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of executes
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  • On the one hand, Russian literature acts as a means of framing both his reporting and his personal life.
    — Madeleine Wulfahrt, New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Earth's ozone layer acts as a planetary sunscreen, shielding humans, animals, and plants from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
    — Dan Peck, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of acts
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  • Three plays later, Austin Simmons hit Cayden Lee, who got blasted by a Longhorn defender and fumbled to set up the game-sealing Texas TD.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Pitre plays a key role in the as the nickel cornerback, and his versatility at the position is somewhat irreplaceable in DeMeco Ryans’ scheme.
    — Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of plays
Verb
  • The Government Accountability Office has highlighted these challenges as the Air Force works toward replacing its aging ICBM fleet.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Democrat is running for Precinct 2 commissioner to create a government that works for everyday people, prioritizing lowering the cost of living, delivering excellent county services and protecting fundamental rights.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of works
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  • Yamazaki discussed the film and why bringing one of his favorite kaiju, King Ghidorah, to the big screen in this installment fulfills a childhood dream.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The payment fulfills a key condition attached to the royal pardon.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of fulfills
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  • Anna Saavedra serves as the director of the Center for Civic Society within the University of Southern California Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy and Government Service.
    — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Rockefeller died Thursday night at his home in Washington, said Mary Stewart, vice president for external affairs at WETA, the public broadcasting station where Rockefeller's wife, Sharon, serves as president and CEO.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of serves
Verb
  • Ben Rosenfield portrays Steve Korman, with Molly Ephraim also part of the ensemble cast.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Dominic West portrays Doc McGhee, the band’s renowned music manager, while David Kross plays Andrej, the Scorpions’ imprisoned friend on the other side of the Berlin Wall.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of portrays
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  • The company operates mobile and broadband networks as well as the MOD IPTV service and the Hami Video streaming platform, which together have more than 3 million subscribers.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
  • In Colorado, the chain operates more than 10 restaurants, with locations spanning from Colorado Springs to Arvada.
    — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026
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