performs

verb

present tense third-person singular of perform
1
as in executes
to carry through (as a process) to completion she performed the task quickly and expertly

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2
as in acts
to have a certain purpose the kidneys perform as a filtering system for the blood

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3
as in plays
to present a portrayal or performance of has always dreamed of performing Hamlet on stage

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4
as in works
to produce a desired effect the new medication performed surprisingly well

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Recent Examples of performs In any event, Rothe is crossing her fingers that River’s January box office run performs well enough to reignite talks with Blumhouse and Universal about bringing Landon’s time-loop slasher franchise back to life. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 One day, after Pi-o performs at a hospital, a doctor approaches him to ask how Jeong-yo is doing. — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 Smaller in size and lighter in weight than Anker’s other popular (and very awesome) Space One headphones, the Anker Q20i performs similarly to its pricier counterpart. — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026 Those tasks give you a chance to see how well the agent performs without putting much at risk. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Cole’s arsenal performs better at Tropicana Field than at Yankee Stadium. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 This weekend, Ciani performs her first ever concert in Scotland, at Glasgow’s Sonica Festival, a longstanding art and experimental music festival where Ciani will perform among a lineup of other experimental artists from around the world. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 Consumers can start with a small balance and narrow permissions, observe how the agent performs and expand its authority over time. — Louis Hoch, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Choreographer Kate Coyne performs alongside Viva Seifert and Saeed Esmaeli. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performs
  1. executes
  2. acts
  3. plays
  4. works
  5. fulfills
  6. serves
  7. portrays
  8. operates
Verb
  • Chuck Sargent Houston USC executes yet another belly flop against a top opponent, and Gary Patterson’s vaunted defense is giving up more than 35 points per game in the Big Ten.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Before an agent executes anything on its own, procurement and finance teams need to draw some clear lines.
    — Shaz Khan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of executes
Verb
  • Paul Heaney’s company itself acts as the central commissioner, putting projects into production and then sells the rights to buyers who have already stated their interest.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In 1961, however, studies in animals revealed that clozapine acts primarily as a sedative and exerts its effects without inducing muscle rigidity, as previous antipsychotics had.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of acts
Verb
  • Beyond serving as an incentive and accountability mechanism in the human academic research ecosystem, there are commercial incentives for discovery, and credit plays a different role in that setting.
    — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Park Hae-il plays the head of a newspaper’s social affairs desk, and Lee Min-ho a rookie reporter.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of plays
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  • Though Calvin’s children and sister Ruth (Willow Kean), who works as Snook’s Arms Harbor Master, realize there are very few resources left to hold on to, Calvin digs in his heels, determined to find a way forward.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But the setup only works with regular, honest conversations about who pays for what.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of works
Verb
  • Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson agreed that whether or not Johnson fulfills his pledge to transparently outline the projection will prove critical.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This fulfills a key demand for nearly 30 percent of consumers.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of fulfills
Verb
  • Rosemary, the resort’s signature restaurant serves plant-forward cuisine that incorporates regional ingredients and spices.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Pugh also serves as an executive producer on East of Eden, taking on a central role in the creation of the series since she was brought on in 2020.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of serves
Verb
  • Ahmady portrays Daisy as a playful spirit, a bored young mother who throws herself into new adventures and is unconflicted when her actions happen to hurt others.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Hathaway told The Hollywood Reporter at the Verity New York premiere on Tuesday night (Dvorovenko portrays Verity’s caretaker, Anna).
    — Michaela Zee, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of portrays
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  • The plane was carrying out a medical evacuation in Bermuda, said Clarence Togeretz, the director of flight operations at Latitude Air Ambulance, which operates the plane.
    — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The Massachusetts Port Authority, which operates the state's three major airports, confirmed that the aircraft did not arrive at Boston Logan International Airport as scheduled.
    — James Cirrone , Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of operates

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“Performs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performs. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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