- present tense form of perform (3rd person singular).
performs
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Now, though, she can tailor her jobs to what performs well on social media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
He is said to be waiting to see how the new Honda performs before deciding whether to stay in F1 with Aston Martin next year.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The trio performs Saturday at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach as part of a series of shows that will take the band to the U.K.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Outside, Alicante performs the same trick on a larger scale.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
Starry only performs Rabindra Sangeet when Baba asks, though.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
![]()