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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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2
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
From mid-November 2021 to May 2022, the postings recounted reconnaissance of the target performed in the lead-up to the attack.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Following a software update, the G1 recently performed side flips and has demonstrated kung fu-style moves, including punches, sweeping kicks, and roundhouse strikes.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Aerosmith might’ve retired from touring, but the unit that performed on-stage Wednesday night set the tone for one hell of an evening of rock & roll.
—John Lonsdale, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Four observations performed in 2023 with the Webb telescope were unable to rule out the presence of an atmosphere, prompting optimism.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Nonetheless, large profits can lead to sharp reversals – but how has CRWD performed following previous declines?
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
It’s been awhile since Ed Sheeran last performed in Charlotte — eight years this month, to be exact.
—From Staff Reports, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
The couple met at Northwestern University, where Lee studied theater and performed in sketch comedy.
—Beth Sobol, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Patsy Cline performed at a benefit for a Kansas City DJ, then died in a plane crash on the way back home.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Following a software update, the G1 recently performed side flips and has demonstrated kung fu-style moves, including punches, sweeping kicks, and roundhouse strikes.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Aerosmith might’ve retired from touring, but the unit that performed on-stage Wednesday night set the tone for one hell of an evening of rock & roll.
—John Lonsdale, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Four observations performed in 2023 with the Webb telescope were unable to rule out the presence of an atmosphere, prompting optimism.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Nonetheless, large profits can lead to sharp reversals – but how has CRWD performed following previous declines?
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
It’s been awhile since Ed Sheeran last performed in Charlotte — eight years this month, to be exact.
—From Staff Reports, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
The couple met at Northwestern University, where Lee studied theater and performed in sketch comedy.
—Beth Sobol, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Patsy Cline performed at a benefit for a Kansas City DJ, then died in a plane crash on the way back home.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performed
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The day after Ruth was allegedly spotted on his ex-girlfriend’s mother’s property, the five officers executed a search warrant at his home and spoke with his family, Barker said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Iran has executed a man accused of spying for Israel, Iranian state media reported, after the rights group Amnesty International said the man, Babak Shahbazi, had been sentenced to death in an unfair trial marred by allegations of torture.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Employers Are Rewriting the Rules On College Degrees A degree once served as a shorthand signal.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Stubblefield had served on both the budget committee and Legislative Council.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Pro Football Hall of Famer who played 17 years for the Miami Dolphins is widely considered to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, served as an analyst for The NFL Today on CBS for over a decade and most importantly was in a movie with Jim Carrey and an actual dolphin.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Aduba, 44, played famous detective Cordelia Cupp, who was determined to solve an unexpected murder at the White House, in The Residence.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Rec was founded in 2022 by Birju Kadakia and Rachel Williams, who worked together at Uber in the mid-2010s.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Getting the final minty shade, one that worked well on all Fitzpatrick skin tones, took more than 20 variations.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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If the government’s aim was to avoid any snafus, that modest mission was accomplished.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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The feat was accomplished through various TV rights, corporate sponsorship and a reliance on existing venues, paring infrastructure costs.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Once the move was official for Iamaleava, the transfer signing essentially acted as the college football equivalent of a trade.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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That prospect flared up for Seoane as the home fans whistled and booed at the final whistle, and became reality on Monday when the club’s board acted.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Getty portrayed the cantankerous but charming matriarch Sophia Petrillo, the mother of Arthur's character, and McClanahan played the flirtatious Southern belle Blanche.—
Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The evening doubles as a salute to the 25th anniversary of Girlfriends, the groundbreaking sitcom that redefined how Black women’s friendships, ambitions, and complexities were portrayed on screen.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
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His request wasn't fulfilled at the time, but is is now in his second term.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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While this first offering leverages Supermicro hardware fulfilled through Arrow Electronics, MinIO plans to expand the AIStor pod portfolio with additional hardware vendor partnerships in the future, giving enterprises more choice while maintaining the simplified deployment model.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Performed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performed. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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