- present tense form of perform (3rd person singular).
performs
Example Sentences
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And if he performs in the postseason, that will drown out any lingering what-ifs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
The metallic Ni observed after a reaction may simply form when nickel oxide is reduced by syngas at high temperatures, rather than representing the species that actually performs the catalysis.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
“A strong book would help stabilize the 30-year gilt sector,” she says, “But we would not read too much into demand unless the bond performs after pricing.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Each Live Lounge guest traditionally performs an acoustic version of one of their own songs, plus a cover of a track by a different artist.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
In 1925, Dr. Henry Souttar performs a successful heart operation on a young girl and saves her life.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
