perform
verb (used with object)
is performing
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present progressiveof perform (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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They perform additional calculations through the diffraction of light, meaning they do not require additional electrical power while the system is performing an inference.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
The stress among private-credit borrowers is occurring while the U.S. economy is performing well, a possible warning sign that losses could jump sharply if growth abates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Etchells says she feels her experience of being medically ignored is being reflected in a new stage adaptation of The Secret Garden, which she is performing in.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
The state’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office expects the measure to bring in between $5 billion and $15 billion annually, depending on how the stock market is performing, with the amount expected to grow over time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
The original conspirators still gather for dinner occasionally, particularly when the circus is performing nearby, but this has become more and more infrequent.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
