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 acting
to have a certain purpose
the heart functions as a pump for the blood
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Recent Examples of functioning
Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 Sep. 2025
In many cases, these threat actors are looking to achieve cost-effective penetrations and develop the potential to disrupt the functioning of a sector or a critical service more than to target a specific organization.
—Jim Richberg, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
One thing that has consistently been shown to improve cognitive functioning is exercise.
—New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
Tight shins can be a serious drag on your workout routine and daily functioning.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways Muscle mass is essential for health, supporting physical functioning, mobility, and metabolic health.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Grok will then serve up a fully functioning link to the malicious website, usually containing some form of malware.
—PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
The new law does not prohibit non-functioning model weapons.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Inspectors gave the Korean barbecue restaurant a yellow placard due to issues including a non-functioning hand-washing station in the front kitchen and a lack of paper towels at the handwashing station at the cook’s line.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But late last year, Arkansas terminated its contract with the company, citing numerous missed deadlines and non-functioning systems.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
This involves having a poorly or non-functioning colon and is not usually reversible.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
Scott Braunstein, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Anasori’s lab is focused on creating MXenes that can thrive where current materials fail, from shielding electromagnetic waves to functioning as ultrathin antennas in next-generation communications.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Anyone with a functioning modem will be able to catch the Chiefs-Chargers game for the low, low cost of nothing.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
But for every experience worthy of a dramatic retelling at an Eastside bar (or in Apple TV+’s The Studio), there also are stories of warmth and consideration on high-functioning sets and the sense among a few PAs that, overall, attitudes toward their group may be slowly improving.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Overall, these new findings demonstrate that well-functioning cognition has a lot to do with timing.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
The end of that era came slowly, through the pathetic collapse of Syria and Lebanon as functioning states, and then quickly, when Israel began touching Hezbollah in unexpected places.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
There are a zillion NGOs that have been functioning here for many decades [with community programs and volunteer opportunities] that both Mexican nationals and expats participate in.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Having raised his daughter Lilly (Lilly Lindner) within its walls, with the staff functioning as an extended family, Lucius clings to the institution with a faith that borders on delusion.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 Sep. 2025
In many cases, these threat actors are looking to achieve cost-effective penetrations and develop the potential to disrupt the functioning of a sector or a critical service more than to target a specific organization.
—Jim Richberg, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
One thing that has consistently been shown to improve cognitive functioning is exercise.
—New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
Tight shins can be a serious drag on your workout routine and daily functioning.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways Muscle mass is essential for health, supporting physical functioning, mobility, and metabolic health.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
He’s blessed with a wealth of attacking talent, a multi-functioning midfield and strong, experienced defensive players in centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate, and goalkeeper Alisson.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Grok will then serve up a fully functioning link to the malicious website, usually containing some form of malware.
—PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
The new law does not prohibit non-functioning model weapons.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Inspectors gave the Korean barbecue restaurant a yellow placard due to issues including a non-functioning hand-washing station in the front kitchen and a lack of paper towels at the handwashing station at the cook’s line.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But late last year, Arkansas terminated its contract with the company, citing numerous missed deadlines and non-functioning systems.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
This involves having a poorly or non-functioning colon and is not usually reversible.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
Great players are attracted to high-functioning teams because not even top performers can deliver their best work in environments that aren’t tailored to support them.
—Scott Braunstein, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Anasori’s lab is focused on creating MXenes that can thrive where current materials fail, from shielding electromagnetic waves to functioning as ultrathin antennas in next-generation communications.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Anyone with a functioning modem will be able to catch the Chiefs-Chargers game for the low, low cost of nothing.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
But for every experience worthy of a dramatic retelling at an Eastside bar (or in Apple TV+’s The Studio), there also are stories of warmth and consideration on high-functioning sets and the sense among a few PAs that, overall, attitudes toward their group may be slowly improving.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Overall, these new findings demonstrate that well-functioning cognition has a lot to do with timing.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
The end of that era came slowly, through the pathetic collapse of Syria and Lebanon as functioning states, and then quickly, when Israel began touching Hezbollah in unexpected places.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
There are a zillion NGOs that have been functioning here for many decades [with community programs and volunteer opportunities] that both Mexican nationals and expats participate in.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Having raised his daughter Lilly (Lilly Lindner) within its walls, with the staff functioning as an extended family, Lucius clings to the institution with a faith that borders on delusion.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for functioning
Adjective
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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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
Verb
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After both shows ended in 2014, Meyer focused on voice acting, lending his talents to SuperMansion (2015–2017), and Crossing Swords (2020).—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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This is the Oscar-winning director's first-ever acting Emmy nomination, and his daughter Francesca shared his emotional reaction to being nominated.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Learning new methods of connecting with students Velasco began experimenting with incorporating activities into his lesson plans.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Human activity is suspected to be the cause of the fire, yet the exact event that triggered it has yet to be identified.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Soldier feedback from the event is shaping ongoing enhancements to ensure warfighter readiness and operational relevance in dynamic threat environments, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, those leaders would be remiss not to seek AI operational efficiencies for the benefit of their shareholders.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Affordable Care Act in 2010 expanded access to the reviews, but barriers regularly get in the way of the process serving as a true check on insurers.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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With four meats to choose from, each 6-inch sub has fewer than 500 calories, at least 20 grams of protein and a full-serving size of vegetables, according to the sandwich chain.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yet, Bilkie said, short-term market movements, like the decline in April, can serve as a reminder to review and rebalance portfolios.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Standing 9 metres tall, Dunamis evokes transformation and upward motion, while Danse Gwenedour celebrates myth, movement, and cultural fluidity.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Think of it as even more competition for our time in the present and future, future the operative descriptor in consideration of Anthropic’s $185 billion private valuation.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some studies have even suggested the drug improves sleep quality in post-operative patients.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, working collectively doesn’t always mean things move quickly.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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What began as a chance to build a sales team and achieve financial independence turned into a mission to serve working families.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Functioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/functioning. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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