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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as in activity
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for functioning
Adjective
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The disconnect between operating performance and net income suggests potential one-time gains or non-operating income that may not be sustainable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025 -
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
Verb
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When the acting dream started Growing up in Sacramento, Smalls was a three-sport athlete in high school attending West Campus, Rosemont and Foothill in North Highlands.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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Right before graduation, Smalls found a two-year program in the William Esper Studio in New York City which teaches acting techniques such as the Meisner Technique.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This activity has been sharply focused on second-year pro Angel Reese, a two-time All-Star who garners a disproportionate percentage of the online abuse facing the entire WNBA.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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The younger daughters were able to participate in the pre-game activities, with Bianka throwing out the first pitch to Freddie Freeman.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Despite these risks, even if the market is presently undervaluing Eli Lilly's stock due to Novo Nordisk's possible lead in the race for an oral weight-loss pill, the company's strong fundamentals and operational performance indicate ongoing substantial revenue growth.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Our operational milestones during the quarter highlight the success of our network growth strategies both at The CW and NewsNation.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
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Duran is currently serving a three-match suspension after the club failed in a bid to overturn it but could now be punished further.—
Ben Burrows,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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As naturalistic gardens have grown in popularity, so too have the gorgeous ornamental grasses that provide a sense of airy texture and movement.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
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Job losses, higher consumer prices, and emissions leakage as goods movement relocates to states with fewer regulations but higher pollution levels.—
Timothy Jemal,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The operative word there is ‘open’ — that there’s a reliable, open line of communication.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
8 Aug. 2025
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Her exit is the full employment political operative Act because of the number of candidates for CA GOV that will be running for this office.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Verb
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There have been many examples of that from our first edition up until today with global producers and DJs working with top headliners from Saudi, Egypt, Lebanon and rest of the Arab world.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2024
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Before coming to The Athletic, Weiss spent a decade working for the government, primarily as a compliance bank regulator.—
Jared Weiss,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Functioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/functioning. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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