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 In any event, Rothe is crossing her fingers that River’s January box office run performs well enough to reignite talks with Blumhouse and Universal about bringing Landon’s time-loop slasher franchise back to life. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 One day, after Pi-o performs at a hospital, a doctor approaches him to ask how Jeong-yo is doing. — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 Smaller in size and lighter in weight than Anker’s other popular (and very awesome) Space One headphones, the Anker Q20i performs similarly to its pricier counterpart. — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026 Those tasks give you a chance to see how well the agent performs without putting much at risk. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Cole’s arsenal performs better at Tropicana Field than at Yankee Stadium. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 This weekend, Ciani performs her first ever concert in Scotland, at Glasgow’s Sonica Festival, a longstanding art and experimental music festival where Ciani will perform among a lineup of other experimental artists from around the world. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 Consumers can start with a small balance and narrow permissions, observe how the agent performs and expand its authority over time. — Louis Hoch, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Choreographer Kate Coyne performs alongside Viva Seifert and Saeed Esmaeli. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performs
  1. executes
  2. acts
  3. plays
  4. works
  5. fulfills
  6. serves
  7. portrays
  8. operates
Verb
  • Teams built one system that both decides what to do and executes it.
    — Alex Salazar, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Chuck Sargent Houston USC executes yet another belly flop against a top opponent, and Gary Patterson’s vaunted defense is giving up more than 35 points per game in the Big Ten.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of executes
Verb
  • Paul Heaney’s company itself acts as the central commissioner, putting projects into production and then sells the rights to buyers who have already stated their interest.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In 1961, however, studies in animals revealed that clozapine acts primarily as a sedative and exerts its effects without inducing muscle rigidity, as previous antipsychotics had.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of acts
Verb
  • Anjali Patil plays the title role and produces through her banner Anahat Films.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Parliament’s lower house dominates the legislative process, but the Senate plays an important role in passing constitutional amendments and approving Constitutional Court judges.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of plays
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  • Though Calvin’s children and sister Ruth (Willow Kean), who works as Snook’s Arms Harbor Master, realize there are very few resources left to hold on to, Calvin digs in his heels, determined to find a way forward.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But the setup only works with regular, honest conversations about who pays for what.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of works
Verb
  • Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joe Feldman said an outside agent could create distance between Amazon and its shoppers, even if Amazon ultimately fulfills the order.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson agreed that whether or not Johnson fulfills his pledge to transparently outline the projection will prove critical.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of fulfills
Verb
  • According to Ibrahim, the market primarily serves Arab, Middle Eastern, Indian and Asian customers, though American shoppers have increasingly discovered the shop as well.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Run by the art world’s favorite chef Mina Stone, the café serves an all-day menu of hearty salads, flavorful soups, Greek mezze and fancy toast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of serves
Verb
  • The column portrays Cunningham as an outspoken agitator whose growing profile has become a distraction for the Fever.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Also on hand were director Jonathan Levine and cast members Corenswet, Isabel May, who plays Tuggle’s wife, Katie; David Krumholtz, who plays Tuggle’s driver, Whitey; and Michael Shannon, who portrays legendary Giants coach Bill Parcells.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of portrays
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  • The service Gracious and genial, the staff operates on a high level.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Systemwide, American operates more than 6,000 daily flights to over 350 destinations across 60+ countries, serving more than 200 million customers annually.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of operates

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“Performs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performs. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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