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

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Recent Examples of performs While Motor Decide helps identify the best motor technology pathway, Motor AI performs the detailed motor design work needed to bring those concepts to life, according to a press release. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 Narges also performs the majority of her own stunts across the series. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 For Wells, a lot of attention is placed on NII and how the bank's NIM performs relative to the yield curve. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 Document the friction, refine the process and expand only when the service performs consistently. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The network performs this operation several times in parallel through systems called attention heads. — Quanta Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performs
  1. executes
  2. acts
  3. plays
  4. works
  5. fulfills
  6. serves
  7. portrays
  8. operates
Verb
  • TensorFlow Lite, a Google software tool, executes movements, including walking and recovery, using data from the phone’s internal sensors a few times per second.
    — muskanbhatia, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Teams built one system that both decides what to do and executes it.
    — Alex Salazar, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of executes
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  • Dry mode acts as a dehumidifier, removing moisture from the air, and in Eco mode, the compressor and fan run at low speeds to conserve energy.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Oxygen released from the barrier acts as an etching agent, suppressing unwanted crystal formation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of acts
Verb
  • After the Longhorns stuffed Jadan Baugh for a 2-yard loss plays later, Jones sold a fake, rolled out and connected with tight end Lacota Dippre for a 7-yard score.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
  • But Peter O’Toole plays your adviser and has these wonderful speeches about the importance of the monarchy and the spirit of the country.
    — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of plays
Verb
  • The measure works largely by imposing deadlines on state agencies and courts to issue decisions quickly.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Russia's Federal Security Service said the man, who works for the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper, was suspected of gathering information about Russia's defense capability on behalf of a Japanese intelligence agency.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of works
Verb
  • The Chair44 discovery, on the other hand, fulfills a decades-long quest to find a strong example.
    — Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026
  • My heart is not in it, my kids are my life, my work supports us and fulfills me, along with hobbies.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of fulfills
Verb
  • Speculation also serves an important function in helping markets operate efficiently.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The orchard and cidery serves pizzas and pastas alongside hot or cold cider, and hosts live music as folks linger along the outdoor tables with drinks and games.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of serves
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  • In the 1925 novel, the appearance of fledglings symbolizes freedom, confinement and even spiritual rebirth, themes that follow lead characters Clarissa and Sally (whom Edebiri portrays) as the story unfolds.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In the film, Long portrays Katherine Jackson, matriarch of the Jackson family, alongside Oscar nominee Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson and Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, as the king of pop.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of portrays
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  • Beyond rocket production, Blue Origin operates facilities across Cocoa, Melbourne, Orlando, and Titusville.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Djrum is the rare DJ who operates almost entirely outside the world of genre; his sets swing from breakcore to IDM, jungle to techno, garage to field recordings to—well—whatever, really, depending on mood.
    — Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of operates

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“Performs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performs. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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