1
as in operational
being in effective operation
I don't think that vending machine is functional, so don't put money into it
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2
as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
a functional knowledge of auto mechanics
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
a very functional kitchen utensil for peeling potatoes
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Recent Examples of functional
Means went on to study functional medicine, which looks to prevent disease and illness.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 10 May 2025
This stylish yet functional leather crossbody bag will be your go-to accessory for everyday use and summer travels alike.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 9 May 2025
Researchers must affirm their safety in larger studies and better understand whether these cells remain functional for the long term and can make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
Sofia Grainge's rain jacket is functional and cute.
—Nora Colomer
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 10 May 2025
This stylish yet functional leather crossbody bag will be your go-to accessory for everyday use and summer travels alike.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 9 May 2025
Researchers must affirm their safety in larger studies and better understand whether these cells remain functional for the long term and can make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
Sofia Grainge's rain jacket is functional and cute.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for functional
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Yet the barriers are still in a test phase and not officially operational.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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By integrating generative AI, Klarna aims to reduce operational costs while scaling its services, with reports suggesting that AI now handles a significant portion of its customer interactions.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The original system has evolved significantly since its introduction, with specialized needles now available including the Fast Pour, which is especially useful at restaurants, and Vintage needles designed for older corks.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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By David Kessler Ever since the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk realized that GLP-1 drugs were useful for more than diabetes, doctors and researchers have struggled to answer a deceptively simple question: Who should be taking them?—
David Kessler,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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Pricing and Availability: The Alessandro Cortini Clara IEMs are available now from Campfire Audio and are priced at $1,999.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Both versions will only be sold via the Vinegar Syndrome website and will not be otherwise available from online or brick-and-mortar retailers.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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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
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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
Adjective
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Technically, federal holidays are applicable only to federal employees and the District of Columbia, meaning states individually determine their legal holidays, according to the Congressional Research Service.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Always track your earnings, save for taxes if applicable, and keep records of invoices and payments to manage your freelance business professionally. 7.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As a professional but not a member of the wealthy elite, and having been considered by Congress, Cleveland represents a clear distinction from Musk, who appears to have little understanding of what an average American may need from an operative federal bureaucracy.—
Laura Ellyn Smith,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
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But then-Chief Justice Roger Taney deemed the move unlawful, noting the operative clause is found in Article I of the Constitution, which itemizes Congress' powers, not the president's.—
Kelsey Walsh,
ABC News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Peppler manages to offer both a practical guide to place and a way to (almost) replicate it from afar.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Accessing this group provides practical, actionable advice from peers who’ve successfully navigated comparable situations.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Jiang, an assistant professor at SIPS, is an applied roboticist with a special focus on image processing and artificial intelligence (AI).—
Hope Hodge Seck,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Goals workshop: The American Association of University Women Poway/PQ branch will host Vicki Halsey, vice president of applied learning with the Ken Blanchard Companies.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Functional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/functional. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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