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adjective

Definition of performingnext
as in producing

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verb

present participle of perform
1
as in executing
to carry through (as a process) to completion she performed the task quickly and expertly

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

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

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

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Recent Examples of performing
Adjective
Three songwriters from each category — performing and non-performing — will be honored at a June 2026 ceremony in New York City. — Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Nov. 2025 The party hasn’t presented a full slate of citywide candidates since 2022, when the strongest performing Republican still fell about 14,000 votes short. — Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Annual events such as the Oscars and the Emmys gave viewers a front-row seat to their favorite stars in designer clothes, while music award shows featured the hottest artists performing live. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 The emerging Japanese singer has a somewhat mysterious profile and is known for performing behind a veil but has been growing her presence on social platforms and Japanese media outlets in recent months. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for performing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performing
  1. producing
  2. executing
  3. acting
  4. playing
  5. working
  6. serving
  7. fulfilling
  8. functioning
Adjective
  • Eric Ollerenshaw produces the film, which was shot in the Midlands with Wolverhampton company New Lion Films co-producing, giving the project a regional footprint outside London.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Binge’s novel Dissolution is currently in development at Sony Pictures with Eric Heisserer adapting and Chronology and Temple Hill co-producing.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of producing
Verb
  • Try executing no movement and no sound for five minutes — not just what feels like five minutes.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Alexa Plus is still inconsistent at executing more complicated requests.
    — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of executing
Verb
  • Saturday Morning Detention has two comics, Tay Brightman and CJ Marrinan, acting as the teachers to help keep the chaos organized and moderate the games.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • However, at 8 years old, Erin went back to a normal childhood in California and didn’t return to acting for decades.
    — Justine Fisher, PEOPLE, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of acting
Verb
  • Each has the perspective of attending East Side schools, playing football and returning to teach and coach at the high school.
    — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The main reason the Giants have a chance to win every week, though, despite all their injuries and heart-stopping endings, is that Jameis Winston is playing well as their starting quarterback.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of playing
Verb
  • Walsh will contribute across collection development, campaign concepts, styling, brand imagery and creative storytelling, working alongside the Rebecca Taylor team.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Phillips is working from a script by Jordan & Justin Shipley, creators of the TBS comedy Wrecked, with a rewrite by Phillips & frequent collaborator Gene Stupnitsky, who’s producing through his Big Name Entertainment banner.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of working
Adjective
  • But for the vast majority of everyday cooking tasks—stirring, folding, sautéing, serving—high-quality silicone outperforms the competition on the merits that matter most.
    — Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of serving
Verb
  • They’re being asked to consider the most basic questions about meaning, and justice, and leading a fulfilling life.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Our public schools will always play an important role in preparing Maryland’s children for productive and fulfilling lives.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of fulfilling
Verb
  • Jolani gradually transformed northwestern Syria into the best-functioning part of the country.
    — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • All the work was done between 11 o’clock at night and six o’clock in the morning; that’s when everybody was functioning.
    — Blake J. Harris, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
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“Performing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performing. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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