as in producing
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as in executing
to carry through (as a process) to completion
she performed the task quickly and expertly
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as in acting
to have a certain purpose
the kidneys perform as a filtering system for the blood
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as in playing
to present a portrayal or performance of
has always dreamed of performing Hamlet on stage
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as in working
to produce a desired effect
the new medication performed surprisingly well
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Recent Examples of performing
Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
The best performing birds bumped this average up to 3.1 years.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
Dave Brooks, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025
Exercises to Avoid When performing physical therapy exercises for pain from sciatica, avoid overdoing it.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
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Even in the highest performing algorithms, the commission said tests have shown that false matches are more likely for certain groups, including older adults, women and people of color.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
The best performing birds bumped this average up to 3.1 years.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
Verb
Last year, the five-piece group hit a number of touring milestones, performing at both New York’s Madison Square Garden and Denver’s Red Rocks Amphitheater and selling more than 180,000 tickets on their biggest tour yet.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025
Exercises to Avoid When performing physical therapy exercises for pain from sciatica, avoid overdoing it.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performing
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For instance, financial firms run ERP, CRM and wealth management platforms separately, with each business unit executing independent digital initiatives leading to disconnected AI strategies.—
Jabin Geevarghese George,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Most recently, the Florida Supreme Court rejected an argument that his longtime use of drugs and alcohol and several head injuries led to a mental decline that would make executing him cruel and unusual punishment.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Right before graduation, Smalls found a two-year program in the William Esper Studio in New York City which teaches acting techniques such as the Meisner Technique.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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When the acting dream started Growing up in Sacramento, Smalls was a three-sport athlete in high school attending West Campus, Rosemont and Foothill in North Highlands.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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Then something strange happened — the Falcons started playing like one of the best defenses in the league.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Deion Sanders began his NFL career with the Falcons in 1989, also playing baseball for the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves well into the 1990s.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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After 16 years working with world's largest brands and acts, Stirling is now a creative director with Tvg Hospitality.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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There have been many examples of that from our first edition up until today with global producers and DJs working with top headliners from Saudi, Egypt, Lebanon and rest of the Arab world.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2024
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Leaders should focus on outcomes, not hours, ensuring that in-office mandates drive tangible benefits rather than fulfilling outdated management preferences.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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One of my most fulfilling experiences was joining the American Leadership Forum (ALF).—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The school's kitchen and cafeteria are congested with long serving lines, according to the district's website.—
Alec Johnson,
Journal Sentinel,
31 Dec. 2024
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Shanghai remains the hub for the new model, with the city serving as the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China's center of production, as well as the base for its research and development departments.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Grande has been open about the emotional journey of portraying Glinda, which had been her dream role throughout her career.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Farrar, portraying the observant and multilingual Demetrius, spoke about the invaluable experience of watching Davis and Anderson work.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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He is being lined up to be an understudy/support for central midfielder Enzo Fernandez, rather than operating on the flanks.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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The company acknowledges substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern due to its operating deficit and negative working capital.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Performing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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