PERFORMING Synonyms: 166 Similar and Opposite Words

performing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of performing

as in producing

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2 of 2

verb

present participle of perform

as in executing

to carry through (as a process) to completion she performed the task quickly and expertly

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as in acting

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

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as in playing

to present a portrayal or performance of has always dreamed of performing Hamlet on stage

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as in working

to produce a desired effect the new medication performed surprisingly well

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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

In Gensler’s Global Workplace Survey Comparison 2023, 94% of employees in high-performing workplaces said working from the office positively affected their individual productivity. — Tyson Gundersen, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 As state takeovers of Texas school districts become more widespread, including in Tarrant County, educators are focused on using as much instructional time as possible to ensure students are performing on grade level. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for performing

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Adjective

Stan Spry, Henry Boger and Anthony Fankhauser are producing; Jeff Holland, Geoff Silverman, Slavkin and Swimmer are exec producing; and Pam Mitchell is co-producing.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of producing

Verb

Naz Reid struck fire midway through the fourth, executing, in quick succession, plays on both ends of the court.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026
If a business defaults on an MCA, the funder may pursue assertive collection tactics, including contacting your vendors or executing a Confession of Judgment (COJ) if your state allows it.

— Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of executing

Verb

After Maduro was deposed, Venezuela's highest court said Rodríguez could serve as acting president for up to 90 days -- an interim appointment that could be extended by the National Assembly for an additional 90 days.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
And when Dad got to the University of Southern California and briefly tried his hand at acting in the 1930s, casting directors rechristened him Lee Byron.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of acting

Verb

Antetokounmpo totaled 10 points on 2-of-3 shooting from the field and 6-of-8 shooting from the foul line, two rebounds, one assist and one steal while playing only 11 minutes in Saturday’s first half.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
The practice involves writing down your intrusive thoughts and fears, and even recording yourself talking about them, and playing that recording back to yourself.

— Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of playing

Verb

Each time a shutter fires, and each time a tire squeals, involves countless pieces working together to deliver a smooth outcome.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Linn County prosecutors declined to file criminal charges, but the church barred Moore from working with children, youth and vulnerable adults.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of working

Verb

All of this comes in a context of France’s skyrocketing public debt, making fulfilling protester demands nearly impossible.

— Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of fulfilling

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