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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
In the clip, bassist Lewis Maynard performs a dance routine—specifically choreographed for the song by Bullyache—in sparkly leggings in front of a dark curtain.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2025
One couple performs the first half of a song and a second couple completes the second half.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Later, there will be the Relay Dance competition, where one couple performs the first half of a song, followed by a second couple who completes the second half.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 11 Nov. 2025
In a long sequence after intermission, the community performs a fairy-tale pageant, supposedly written by Peter and the kids, for Will (also Pecinka, in less hair and slicker clothes), Peter’s enigmatic brother who has in fact turned up in search of him.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
In its four-legged form, the robot looks and performs much like previous offerings from rival companies such as Swiss Mile.
—New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2025
Barry works on film and television sets, helps his wife at their restaurant and performs as a musician.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
This low-maintenance selection performs well in coastal landscapes as well as inland sites.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Each year, Sheryl Lee Ralph performs alongside some of Hollywood’s most talented artists, changing her gown, hair, and makeup at least six times throughout the show.
—Donnetta Monk, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2025
One couple performs the first half of a song and a second couple completes the second half.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Later, there will be the Relay Dance competition, where one couple performs the first half of a song, followed by a second couple who completes the second half.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 11 Nov. 2025
In a long sequence after intermission, the community performs a fairy-tale pageant, supposedly written by Peter and the kids, for Will (also Pecinka, in less hair and slicker clothes), Peter’s enigmatic brother who has in fact turned up in search of him.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
In its four-legged form, the robot looks and performs much like previous offerings from rival companies such as Swiss Mile.
—New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2025
Barry works on film and television sets, helps his wife at their restaurant and performs as a musician.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
This low-maintenance selection performs well in coastal landscapes as well as inland sites.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Each year, Sheryl Lee Ralph performs alongside some of Hollywood’s most talented artists, changing her gown, hair, and makeup at least six times throughout the show.
—Donnetta Monk, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performs
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Elected leaders give city management direction and OK ordinances, while city staff executes those decisions and drafts policies or proposals for the council to consider.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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These are winnable games if everyone executes on the Carolina side, but Young being questionable for both (potentially) makes the outlook kind of up in the air.—
Mike Kaye
October 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Even his handling of deportations—another key part of his election platform—has a 52 percent disapproval rating, as Americans grapple with an ICE force that eschews state regulations, ignores due process rights and acts like the president’s personal army.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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In areas with heavy winter snowpacks, the snow acts as a great insulator, protecting the underground portions of the plant.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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The military plays only an advisory role in the American system, giving input to the president’s deliberations but not otherwise independently adjudicating whether his or her decision is wise.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Ahead of Sunday’s premiere, Randolph and actress Ali Larter, who plays Ainsley’s mother on the show, spoke to the Star-Telegram about the Norris family dynamic going into season 2.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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The fundraiser benefits Hamilton's CARES Foundation, an organization that works with cancer research centers and emphasizes finding cures that prevent long-term harm to patients.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The chip that works this optical magic is not much to see.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The move fulfills Charlie Kirk’s reported wishes that his wife assume control of the organization in the event of his death.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Glasser signed a first-look film and TV deal with the studio that will begin early next year, after his company fulfills its current obligations to Paramount.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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For Turkish designer Buket Hoscan Bazman, brass serves a similar narrative role.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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The more than 4,000-page indictment includes an organization chart that portrays Imamoglu as the founder and head of the criminal group.—
Reuters 17 hr ago,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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In the video, Manilow portrays a character who sacrifices a traditional family life to pursue his dream as a performer.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
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Moscow also operates other types of aircraft, including its Tu-95 strategic bombers and the Il-78 transport aircraft.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The company currently operates stores across 42 states, leaving only Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Mississippi and West Virginia without locations.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Performs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performs. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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