perform
verb (used with object)
performs
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present tense formof perform (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“I’m collecting fears,” the man says, as a singer nearby performs a Gothic rendition of Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
Many are waiting to see how Anthropic performs before taking any big steps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
The green goblin fronts a metal band, sells life insurance by day and performs comedy by night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
One limitation is that the study population did not include a sufficiently diverse range of ethnic backgrounds, which could affect how well the technology performs across different populations.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
And really, just like that, number eighty-eight performs a forward handspring, landing in the splits.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
