1
as in executes
to carry through (as a process) to completion
she performed the task quickly and expertly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
as in plays
to present a portrayal or performance of
has always dreamed of performing Hamlet on stage
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of performs
Following liftoff, the SLS rocket will place Orion into Earth orbit before the capsule performs a burn that sends the spacecraft toward the moon.
—
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
During the trial, the team collected real-world data to evaluate how quantum positioning performs in a live national rail network.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The Show Alex Warren performs onstage at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
That durability test — putting hair up in a clip, then shaking it out and finding curls still intact — is the kind of real-world detail that separates a genuinely useful product from one that only performs under ideal conditions.
—Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
French fiction performs very strongly for us.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
In the footage, someone with a manila folder approaches the stage as Mwanyenyeka performs.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
One of the most innovative bands in alternative rock right now performs in Arabic, is fully independent, and has a lead singer who teaches English as a Second Language at a high school outside of Richmond, Virginia.
—Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
During the trial, the team collected real-world data to evaluate how quantum positioning performs in a live national rail network.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The Show Alex Warren performs onstage at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
That durability test — putting hair up in a clip, then shaking it out and finding curls still intact — is the kind of real-world detail that separates a genuinely useful product from one that only performs under ideal conditions.
—Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
French fiction performs very strongly for us.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
In the footage, someone with a manila folder approaches the stage as Mwanyenyeka performs.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
One of the most innovative bands in alternative rock right now performs in Arabic, is fully independent, and has a lead singer who teaches English as a Second Language at a high school outside of Richmond, Virginia.
—Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performs
Verb
-
Iran executes 3 men detained during January protests Iran announced the execution of three men detained in January’s nationwide protests, the first such sentences known to have been carried out, the judiciary’s Mizan news agency reported.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
-
William is well rounded and executes all styles with quiet confidence.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Gas prices could conceivably hit record levels of $5 per gallon if nobody acts to clear the bottleneck in Strait of Hormuz, De Haan said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
-
That nearby pocket of unstable air acts like fuel.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Hsu plays Joy, a morose daughter of two Chinese immigrants.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
-
When the Heat plays Herro and Powell together, Miami has been outscored by 26 points in 249 minutes this season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
-
The acidic composition of white vinegar works efficiently to break down the film that can accumulate on your windows.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
After-dark travel also fulfills the growing demand for novel adventures, because these days, a pristine night sky is especially rare.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
-
Libra September 23 – October 22 What sort of art fulfils your soul?—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Wolf, who serves as president of AFGE TSA Local 1127, is hesitant to walk away from both the job that turned her life around and her role advocating for fellow officers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Mar. 2026
-
The event serves as a fundraiser for the FIT Foundation, an arm of the institute designed to uplifting the next generation of FIT students through scholarships and academic programs.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The film also marks the screen debut of Mark Merphy, who portrays Nelson as a young man in flashback.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2026
-
Playing alongside Clarence Muse, who portrays a tenant farmer, Fetchit was cast as the clichéd buffoon, lazy and happy-go-lucky.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Miles is a brilliant basketball player, comparable to a painter or actor with her showmanship on the court and a mind that operates at a different level than most other athletes.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
-
Summit Huts already operates five backcountry huts in Summit County and will fundraise to build the Frisco hut.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Performs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performs. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
