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
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 15 Sep. 2025
The index takes into account such factors as electoral processes, government functioning, political participation, political culture, and civil liberties.
—Sofía Benavides, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Nonetheless, there is a growing body of evidence linking gestational diabetes to disrupted neurocognitive functioning – and this study is the first to synthesize it as a comprehensive review.
—New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2025
Entrepreneurial well-being is a multifaceted concept defined as the experiencing of satisfaction, positive affect, and psychological functioning.
—Samantha Dewalt, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
B vitamins are vital for the proper functioning of the nervous system.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
The stakes are only as high as the continued functioning of American society.
—Bob Ackerman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Tight shins can be a serious drag on your workout routine and daily functioning.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
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
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
People with metabolic syndrome, plus much of the population, often lack vitamin E, which supports the functioning of various organs, nerves and muscles, and can reduce blood clotting.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 15 Sep. 2025
The index takes into account such factors as electoral processes, government functioning, political participation, political culture, and civil liberties.
—Sofía Benavides, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Nonetheless, there is a growing body of evidence linking gestational diabetes to disrupted neurocognitive functioning – and this study is the first to synthesize it as a comprehensive review.
—New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2025
Entrepreneurial well-being is a multifaceted concept defined as the experiencing of satisfaction, positive affect, and psychological functioning.
—Samantha Dewalt, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
B vitamins are vital for the proper functioning of the nervous system.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
The stakes are only as high as the continued functioning of American society.
—Bob Ackerman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Tight shins can be a serious drag on your workout routine and daily functioning.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
An effective and functioning grievance mechanism is a critical tool for businesses, Jeff Vockrodt, president of the Fair Labor Association, said in a webinar last week.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
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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With more than 100,000 copies sold from her four EP releases between 2022 and 2024, Chaeyeon took on acting this summer as one of the lead roles in the web series Fresh Romance.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The resulting unrolled network consists of multiple stages, each acting like a mini-network that mimics one iteration of optimization.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Leaf-peeping and other fun fall activities With the change of seasons and fall foliage reappearing, many people enjoy scenic train rides, photography, and leaf-peeping, or going out to see the fall colors.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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After an initial jam session to determine musical abilities and interests, participants are paired up and assigned to a counselor who manages their activities for the week.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After launch, the team transferred control of the Switchblade from a user in the MQ-9A’s ground control station to a user on the ground nearer the operational area.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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There’s no getting around Bryce Young’s three turnovers; no getting around the offense’s operational issues.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Greenfield's departure will therefore be considered a significant moment for Ben & Jerry's, while also serving as a symbol of the clash between corporate governance and brand activism.—
Hugh Cameron
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images Rec, a technology company serving the parks and recreation industry, has raised $11 million in a Series A funding round in which several former and current professional athletes participated.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both judges advised Elaine to finish her movements completely.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Following its defeat by Communist Party forces in the Chinese Civil War, the Chinese Nationalist movement, led by Chiang Kai-shek, fled to the island in 1949 as a government in exile.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For one, the Jones-Turner SPAC was still operative when Jones signed with the Clippers.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The resulting financial pressures are putting a significant strain on hospital operative capacity, threatening job losses, and even the closure of hospitals.—
Alexander Podgornyy,
Forbes.com,
11 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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