- present tense form of perform (3rd person singular).
performs
Example Sentences
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To combat loneliness and help older residents earn some money, Yod has started a traditional drumming circle that performs at weddings and other occasions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
The company said the new model performs close to Fable 5 across many tasks despite the lower cost.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Her character performs her original song in an alien bar in space, when Supergirl visits the planet of Bilquis.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
That means you could end up with more money overall if you claim and invest starting at 62, but it also depends on how the market performs over those five years and on your longevity.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
“Mirror neurons fire both when one performs an action and when one sees another person performing that action. They allow us to imitate behavior.”
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
