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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
Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
The second-highest performing post featured a carousel of Kors and Dahyun backstage generating 496,000 engagements.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The defense is performing like a Ravens D and Lamar & company are rolling.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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The best performing birds bumped this average up to 3.1 years.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
The second-highest performing post featured a carousel of Kors and Dahyun backstage generating 496,000 engagements.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
Verb
While the masses may not be streaming and buying that title in huge numbers any longer, the rapper’s most successful full-length project is still performing spectacularly well, and this week has turned out to be a very special one for the musician.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The defense is performing like a Ravens D and Lamar & company are rolling.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performing
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Police made one arrest after executing a search warrant at a Connecticut smoke shop suspected of selling marijuana without a license.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
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Penn State raced ahead 14-0 before executing two consecutive offensive scoring drives to finish the half up 28-0.Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Fed regulators presuming the imposition of broad capital requirements are acting in as conceited a fashion as FOMC members setting a rate of interest.John Tamny, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Those officials could be then tapped for acting positions.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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The World Junior tournament is always good for some surprises; a couple of unexpected players emerging as top scorers or playing well in big moments, or a traditional top nation getting upset in the medal round.Corey Pronman, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Further factions emerge from there, as people start playing the game within the Squid Game, forming pockets of friendships and alliances, real and fake.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 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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Or pushing through with friendships that aren’t really working anymore, and maybe never did.Daisy Jones, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Women Genuinely Enjoy Their Own Company Society tends to view coupled individuals as happier and more fulfilled than single people, even when single people have meaningful relationships and genuinely fulfilling lives.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, Deadpool & Wolverine provides a fulfilling and happy goodbye to all those pieces.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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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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Which is not only satisfying for the people portraying them but also for the people watching them.Valerie Monroe, Allure, 7 Jan. 2025
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Sparks donned a black T-shirt with a leather jacket and had a serious expression on his face in the photo, an almost recreation of Fraser’s expression in the images portraying the play’s character Jerry.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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They were left operating on fumes by the end, with Ollie Watkins — Duran’s replacement — starved of service and Morgan Rogers consigned to trudging off the pitch, knowing his long dribbling bursts would have scant options ahead of him.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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According to Allard, he was issued a misdemeanor summons for failure to obey traffic signal, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and operating without insurance.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Performing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performing. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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