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performing

ADJECTIVE
fulfilling a function
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
taking part in a presentation
Synonyms


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It’s performing on the Washington, D.C., and Long Beach editions of the Warped Tour, along with additional festivals and bigger plans to come.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“We’re grooming a generation that is just not going to be capable of performing under pressure, and that’s a scary thought,” he said on an April episode titled “Special Accommodation or Cheating.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

With investor protection a bit lower, Evercore said they’re now recommeding “tapping the brakes” on low defensive stocks — such as strongly performing tech names.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

This combination allows light to interact much more effectively, making it capable of performing the signal switching required for computing tasks.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

I had a hard time making up my mind about performing in front of a crowd.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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