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as in executed
to carry through (as a process) to completion
she performed the task quickly and expertly
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as in served
to have a certain purpose
the kidneys perform as a filtering system for the blood
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as in played
to present a portrayal or performance of
has always dreamed of performing Hamlet on stage
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Recent Examples of performed
The famous Christmas song performed by Gene Autry was released in 1957.
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John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Reporting Deadline Notably, RUM stock has performed worse than the broader market in each of the last three years.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Dylan performed at benefits for CORE, sang with Seeger at a voter registration rally sponsored by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and performed with Baez at the 1963 March on Washington.
—Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
In both Hong Kong and Mainland China, high-yielding mega-capitalization stocks such as banks, energy, and insurance companies performed well as China’s Treasury bonds had a rare down day.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Surgeons at Brigham Hospital in Boston performed the world’s first successful human organ transplant, a kidney, from one identical twin, Ronald Herrick, to his brother Richard.
—Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
The treatment begins with a body scrub performed in a bespoke hammam steam room that’s inspired by the traditional Turkish hammams but is ornately decorated with Italian mosaic tilework.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Barca might have performed well and made mistakes, but this should be treated more as a monumental victory for them, instead of a capitulation by Barca.
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The tests were performed in his office without proper note-taking or measurement recording.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Reporting Deadline Notably, RUM stock has performed worse than the broader market in each of the last three years.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Dylan performed at benefits for CORE, sang with Seeger at a voter registration rally sponsored by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and performed with Baez at the 1963 March on Washington.
—Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
In both Hong Kong and Mainland China, high-yielding mega-capitalization stocks such as banks, energy, and insurance companies performed well as China’s Treasury bonds had a rare down day.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Surgeons at Brigham Hospital in Boston performed the world’s first successful human organ transplant, a kidney, from one identical twin, Ronald Herrick, to his brother Richard.
—Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
The treatment begins with a body scrub performed in a bespoke hammam steam room that’s inspired by the traditional Turkish hammams but is ornately decorated with Italian mosaic tilework.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Barca might have performed well and made mistakes, but this should be treated more as a monumental victory for them, instead of a capitulation by Barca.
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The tests were performed in his office without proper note-taking or measurement recording.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performed
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Against United, Adams understood his assignment and executed it very well.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Five people were executed during the presidential transition period in 2021, breaking precedent for halting executions before the transfer of power between different administrations.Sophie Clark, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Dre Skull and Kartel’s sessions produced Kingston Story, a 2010 album that was celebrated for its conscientiously cheerful temper—and served as a reminder that dancehall was not just an identifiable sound but a scene, held up by intersecting networks of enthusiasts.Naomi Zeichner, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
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In many African cultures, bone broths made with chicken, goat or beef bones are often served as healing soups, believed to nourish and rejuvenate the body.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Dec. 2024
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Harris played 15 minutes and added one assist.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
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Green played 14 seasons in the NHL, reaching nearly 1,000 career games.Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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And the front and rear hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors worked extremely well, even going downhill, without any squealing whatsoever.Scott Kramer, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some of the stream's elements worked, but it was still plagued by technical mishaps.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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If the merger is accomplished though, there would likely be a serious consideration of which models and brands the joint company would choose to maintain.Rafael Nam, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Survivor legend and Traitors headband icon Parvati Shallow has accomplished something remarkable, carving out — and maintaining — a place in the public consciousness for nearly 20 years.Sally Tamarkin, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
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Our nurses who acted with such courage and dedication during the pandemic.Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Reese acted as a robot, basically.Simon Thompson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Costner portrayed the team’s coach Jim White, supplying them with confidence, determination and hope.Cory Mull, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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That is, until Gary runs into Madison, portrayed by Adria Arjona.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Until then, he’s fulfilled in raising awareness about the benefits of holistic approaches to cancer care, which can complement traditional treatments.Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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Merrill fulfilled his promise as a consensus Top-20 prospect by collecting down-ballot MVP votes for the Padres, who won 93 games and came within one game of upsetting the eventual champion Dodgers in the NL Division Series.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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