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 functioning
Tori Mason, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The winning team later enjoyed a luxury yacht complete with a private chef, while the losing team slept on the smallest vessel—without a functioning toilet.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The cozy accommodations are stocked with a selection of Southern books and some retain original features like non-functioning fireplaces.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Immigrants make up nearly one quarter of Illinois’ workforce and are essential to industries that keep communities healthy and functioning.
—Anabel Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
The system interprets this visual input and converts it into a functioning, interactive prototype.
—New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2025
Several had been removed and those that remained were non-functioning, the department said.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2025
Vatican News reported that the hospital was operated by the Little Sisters of the Presentation, who provide maternal care and basic surgical services in a region with few functioning medical facilities.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 17 Nov. 2025
The pre-alpha build is more of a technical test than a functioning game, even using placeholder assets for the rockets and our solar system (the final game will take place in a fictional solar system).
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
Some iron supplements may also combine vitamin B complex with iron to boost the functioning of the immune and nervous systems.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Care can be individualized based on symptom burden, medical history and personal preferences, with the goal of improving sleep, comfort, and daily functioning.
—Rachel Murray, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
Excess glucose also impairs our brain's functioning.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The board also charged Page with unprofessional and unethical conduct by committing disruptive behavior through a pattern of contentious, threatening, or intractable behavior that could interfere with patient care or the effective functioning of health care staff.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Over three years of follow-up, people who received the higher dose of the treatment showed slower worsening of their movement and daily functioning than a control group that did not receive the therapy.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
To be clear, protein is part of a healthy diet, crucial for cellular functioning and muscle mass.
—Tania Fabo, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
His mental health and functioning were such a concern prior to trial that he was sent to the state hospital in Georgia for evaluation.
—Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Live television crews captured the chaos, each faction functioning as another barbarian at the gate.
—Jenny Lumet, Vanity Fair, 10 Feb. 2026
Longtime residents Catherine Coyle and Bernice Sanford said many apartments and common areas inside FOP Senior Citizens in Somerton have been without fully functioning heat since at least late December.
—Liz Crawford, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
If an appliance isn't functioning correctly, check if there's a part that should be cleaned.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
In this way, as high-functioning digital tools are radically recontextualizing the world of investing, financial dashboards are evolving to meet new needs and answer new problems.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 7 Feb. 2026
States with usury caps still have functioning financial systems.
—Carter Dougherty, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
That ratio is thought to indicate how well the placenta is functioning, McDonald said.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Her events are all about flow rather than the quick cuts of slalom, which would be nearly impossible without a functioning ACL.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Police say the driver stopped at the non-functioning signal but did not see the teen in the crosswalk before proceeding.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The winning team later enjoyed a luxury yacht complete with a private chef, while the losing team slept on the smallest vessel—without a functioning toilet.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The cozy accommodations are stocked with a selection of Southern books and some retain original features like non-functioning fireplaces.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Immigrants make up nearly one quarter of Illinois’ workforce and are essential to industries that keep communities healthy and functioning.
—Anabel Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
The system interprets this visual input and converts it into a functioning, interactive prototype.
—New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2025
Several had been removed and those that remained were non-functioning, the department said.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2025
Vatican News reported that the hospital was operated by the Little Sisters of the Presentation, who provide maternal care and basic surgical services in a region with few functioning medical facilities.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 17 Nov. 2025
The pre-alpha build is more of a technical test than a functioning game, even using placeholder assets for the rockets and our solar system (the final game will take place in a fictional solar system).
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
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.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
Some iron supplements may also combine vitamin B complex with iron to boost the functioning of the immune and nervous systems.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Care can be individualized based on symptom burden, medical history and personal preferences, with the goal of improving sleep, comfort, and daily functioning.
—Rachel Murray, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
Excess glucose also impairs our brain's functioning.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The board also charged Page with unprofessional and unethical conduct by committing disruptive behavior through a pattern of contentious, threatening, or intractable behavior that could interfere with patient care or the effective functioning of health care staff.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Over three years of follow-up, people who received the higher dose of the treatment showed slower worsening of their movement and daily functioning than a control group that did not receive the therapy.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
To be clear, protein is part of a healthy diet, crucial for cellular functioning and muscle mass.
—Tania Fabo, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
His mental health and functioning were such a concern prior to trial that he was sent to the state hospital in Georgia for evaluation.
—Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
However, Collar said a functioning network of AI data centers in space could be much smaller, with 10,000, 50,000 or as many as 100,000 satellites.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Live television crews captured the chaos, each faction functioning as another barbarian at the gate.
—Jenny Lumet, Vanity Fair, 10 Feb. 2026
Longtime residents Catherine Coyle and Bernice Sanford said many apartments and common areas inside FOP Senior Citizens in Somerton have been without fully functioning heat since at least late December.
—Liz Crawford, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
If an appliance isn't functioning correctly, check if there's a part that should be cleaned.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
In this way, as high-functioning digital tools are radically recontextualizing the world of investing, financial dashboards are evolving to meet new needs and answer new problems.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 7 Feb. 2026
States with usury caps still have functioning financial systems.
—Carter Dougherty, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
That ratio is thought to indicate how well the placenta is functioning, McDonald said.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Her events are all about flow rather than the quick cuts of slalom, which would be nearly impossible without a functioning ACL.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
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The challenge is confirming biological activity while eliminating non-biologic explanations.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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During his 156-day trial, prosecutors accused him of conspiring with six former Apple Daily staffers, two activists and others to request foreign forces to impose sanctions or blockades or engage in other hostile activities against Hong Kong or China.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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His release comes amid pressure on Venezuela’s acting government to free hundreds of political prisoners, with lawmakers debating an amnesty bill.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Jeff D'Onofrio, chief financial officer of the newspaper owned by Jeff Bezos, will serve as acting publisher and CEO, the Post said, according to Reuters.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Acknowledging the logistics and operational hurdles of organizing widespread Games and opening ceremonies, Dubi said that the decision reflects the geographic reality of the Alps.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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That is not the case under a strong-mayor system, where councilmembers are frozen out of operational decisions and responsibility.—
Steven Falk,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Articles supporting the city’s democracy movement, including antigovernment protests that rocked the city in 2019, attracted many pro-democracy readers.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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And second, while owner Jeff Bezos may have protected his space company from presidential retaliation, there’s no sign the Post won any benefits from the president or his movement.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At one point, a song disparaging Noem and serving as an anti-ICE anthem that’s been widely circulated on social media could be heard coming from a crowd gathered outside the stadium.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Anutin has been prime minister only since last September, after serving in the Cabinet of his immediate predecessor, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was forced out of office for an ethics violation regarding mishandling relations with Cambodia.—
GRANT PECK,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Supporting them is a multilingual team that assists patients throughout the entire journey, from start to finish, from consultation to post-operative care.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Seems is the operative word here.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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My focus is on job approval, which not only captures a president’s popularity but has a huge impact on the performance of the president’s party in other elections, such as the upcoming November midterms.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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While Bad Bunny’s performance had the advantage of being live at the game, Turning Point’s show brought in a sizable number of streamers.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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