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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
First, there are those who lip-sync – like Kili Paul, a Tanzanian social media star who performs Bollywood and other movie hits against the backdrop of his rural community — a mix of greenery and low-slung buildings.
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
Blue Ivy performs alongside her mom Beyoncé and Jay-Z's 12-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter was alongside her mom during the big halftime show.
—Caché McClay, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
Hartford HealthCare performs an average of 35 heart transplants a year, which is on par with Yale-New Haven for the most in the state.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 Dec. 2024
This isn't the first time Beyoncé performs for an NFL game.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Apropos of health and wellness, the onsite Mayan Luxury Spa performs treatments with herbs and volcanic stones in the indigenous temazcal type of sweat lodges.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In the past tracking week, consumption of Nevermind increased, perhaps thanks to holiday shoppers—not that the title ever performs poorly.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The capsule performs exceptionally well with its mic-handling technique as well.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
His son Nic Collins, who helped create the documentary and sometimes performs alongside his father, told the cameras his dad had suffered several injuries in recent years.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
Blue Ivy performs alongside her mom Beyoncé and Jay-Z's 12-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter was alongside her mom during the big halftime show.
—Caché McClay, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
Hartford HealthCare performs an average of 35 heart transplants a year, which is on par with Yale-New Haven for the most in the state.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 Dec. 2024
This isn't the first time Beyoncé performs for an NFL game.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Apropos of health and wellness, the onsite Mayan Luxury Spa performs treatments with herbs and volcanic stones in the indigenous temazcal type of sweat lodges.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In the past tracking week, consumption of Nevermind increased, perhaps thanks to holiday shoppers—not that the title ever performs poorly.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The capsule performs exceptionally well with its mic-handling technique as well.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
His son Nic Collins, who helped create the documentary and sometimes performs alongside his father, told the cameras his dad had suffered several injuries in recent years.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performs
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Fred Battisti develops and executes a companywide leasing strategy as First National Realty Partners' Chief Revenue Officer.Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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If the company executes well on its foundry plans and delivers compelling new CPU and GPU chips, Intel could see almost 3x upside.Trefis Team, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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The worst-case scenario is that AI systems become scary powerful but no warning shots are fired (or heeded) before a system permanently escapes human control and acts decisively against us.Garrison Lovely, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Internal Revenue Service acts as the nation’s steward for tax collection and enforcement.Gerald Scorse, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Infused with cica, green tea, sunflower seed oil, and vitamin E to soothe and protect the skin barrier, the formula works for people of all skin types.Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
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This handheld vacuum has 69,000 five-star ratings, works on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors, and weighs less than 3 pounds.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Below, in a chat with THR, Birmingham expands on that pitch, while also explaining how Sheridan accomplishes such authenticity in his Native storytelling and why the death of John Dutton (Kevin Costner‘s character) had to happen in order to arrive at this full-circle ending.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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Acquiring the veteran accomplishes two goals the Yankees set out for themselves after missing out on Soto — get better defensively and more athletic.James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Shotgun 650's frame serves as the foundation for the Classic 650, which also uses a lot of its sibling's parts.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
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Idaho Power serves more than 630,000 customers in Idaho and a portion of eastern Oregon.Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
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Little portrays Deputy Brent, Dana’s closest confidant on the force.Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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King So portrays May Tao, a local journalist with a healthy distrust of the Wausau Police who harbors big secrets of her own.Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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American operates thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries.Abhijith Ganapavaram and Utkarsh Shetti, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Liverpool operates across Mexico with 310 stores under the Liverpool and Suburbia banners, 119 specialized boutiques, as well as 29 shopping centers.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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Tax returns Let’s start with the tax return, a near-universal document that fulfills our annual duty to Uncle Sam.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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The show is sponsored by Amazon and each episode fulfills the school's Amazon Wish List to support teachers and students.Daniela Avila, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Performs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performs. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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