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performed

  • past participle
    of perform.
    perform
    verb (used with object)
    to carry out; execute; do.
  • past tense form
    of perform.
    perform
    verb (used with object)
    to carry out; execute; do.

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He stepped out of a convertible alongside Julie and performed "Richer than Elon" -- a song that satirizes the SpaceX executive, who is the wealthiest man in the world.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

When mice performed decision-making tasks and adjusted their choices after an unfavorable result, these neurons increased their activity.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

The sector undertakes financing that has traditionally been performed by banks—whether for lending to companies, private-equity deals or other transactions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Pop stars Kylie Minogue and Shawn Mendes performed at the ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

“The evil performed in her name would make you shudder. But if you want proof...”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley