- present tense form of perform (3rd person singular).
performs
Example Sentences
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Styles' music played in the shops and staff wore ties to "dress up" like the artist, who often performs wearing the accessory.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The single came from an LP called “Mellow Gold,” but Beck—he generally performs under his first name only—released three LPs that year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
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
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
