as in operating
being in effective operation
looked for a functioning washing machine, but the few that weren't broken were in use
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as in activity
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as in acting
to have a certain purpose
the heart functions as a pump for the blood
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for functioning
Adjective
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022 -
The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
Noun
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Lakeside Circle signed a letter of intent with a potential tenant, which operated a go-kart and mini-bike facility, which also offered axe-throwing, virtual reality games and other activities.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Vought’s order puts on indefinite hold all the CFPB’s enforcement and investigative activities.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Those officials could be then tapped for acting positions.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Fed regulators presuming the imposition of broad capital requirements are acting in as conceited a fashion as FOMC members setting a rate of interest.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The problem prompted an engineering investigation in parallel with the Space Force's certification process, which required two successful flights before clearing Vulcan for operational service.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Starlink satellite constellation — the largest ever launched — currently has more than 6,900 operational spacecraft, according to astrophysicist and satellite tracker Jonathan McDowell.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The feline's movement can trigger instinctive responses in dogs as a natural self-preservation mechanism.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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His attempt to enact that clause generated a movement known as Strike Germany, through which artists have declined to work with German institutions that will not issue statements in solidarity with Palestine or alter their positions on Israel’s war in Gaza.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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List of warnings issued The research also highlights contamination in staples such as rice as one of the major contributors, with brands like Whole Foods Organic Long Grain White Rice having 2,240 nanograms of phthalates per serving.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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The school's kitchen and cafeteria are congested with long serving lines, according to the district's website.—
Alec Johnson,
Journal Sentinel,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Star called a phone number for Oliver listed in court documents, but the line was no longer operative.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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The court announced only the introductory and operative parts of the verdict, Meduza reported.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The group, led by Michelle Zauner, was joined by a four-piece string section for the evocative performance, which harkened back to the song’s moody music video.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
5 Feb. 2025
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His arrival comes after his headlining performance was canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and a 2022 removal of Scott from the lineup following the deadly tragedy at his Astroworld festival the previous year.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Functioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/functioning. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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