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Synonyms

performing

British  
/ pəˈfɔːmɪŋ /

adjective

  1. (of an animal) trained to perform tricks before an audience, as in a circus

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Noted for her impeccable technique and musical insight, she played for five US Presidents - even performing a four-hand Mozart duet with Harry Truman at the White House.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Fatone also experienced a newfound love of music and performing, explaining that it helped him stay positive, even in the toughest times.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Merz witnessed China's progress in the field first-hand during a visit to the country in February, when he saw displays of Chinese-made robots performing kung fu and boxing.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Demand for that type of computing, known as inference, is exploding as businesses embrace AI agents capable of writing software and performing other tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

It is appropriate to introduce a few concepts when performing songs and games with children, and also to experiment with these concepts, such as changing tempos and dynamics.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin