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as in events
a social gathering
made a brief appearance at the annual holiday function
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as in positions
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
what's your function in this company?
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as in roles
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
that machine's function is to sort bolts by size
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Recent Examples of functions
Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Magnesium is an important mineral that the body uses for many functions, including blood pressure regulation.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
These structures served two functions simultaneously.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Firms are moving some of their operations rather than leaving Singapore entirely, as many continue to maintain regional headquarters, innovation centers and higher value functions in the city-state, said David Blasco, country director of Randstad Singapore.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The researchers found that higher BMI over time led to more rapid declines in cognitive functions, memory and executive functioning than what is typically seen in aging adults, such as managing emotions, organizing and planning tasks, concentrating, and more.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
On board the crew will test out the life support systems on Blue Moon and perform other functions.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Its main functions are determining whether someone is entitled to use an existing coat of arms, and granting new arms to individuals and corporations.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
The knobs perform other, more standard, functions for the chair, but with surprising visual feedback.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Today’s press is largely well-informed and balanced, and has learned how the market now functions differently from the past.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
Curate a beach-house feel with a platform daybed, which functions as comfortable seating during the day and a welcoming spot to rest at night.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
That frame also functions as an integrated heatsink for the drivetrain, as part of the cooling system.
—New Atlas, 21 May 2026
In that film, and in the source novel, the architect’s wife [played by Susanne Wolff] is more critical, while my character initially functions very well within the system.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
At a certain point, ideological conviction probably functions like a performance-enhancing drug.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
There’s a version of long-term partnership that functions beautifully and feels, underneath, a little flat.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
If working families feel more secure and the legislature actually functions as a democratic body, that’s success.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Noun
The café functions not just as a place to get food and drink, but as a hub to help foster ways to build power, form community connections and nourish the neighborhood.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Magnesium is an important mineral that the body uses for many functions, including blood pressure regulation.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
These structures served two functions simultaneously.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Firms are moving some of their operations rather than leaving Singapore entirely, as many continue to maintain regional headquarters, innovation centers and higher value functions in the city-state, said David Blasco, country director of Randstad Singapore.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The researchers found that higher BMI over time led to more rapid declines in cognitive functions, memory and executive functioning than what is typically seen in aging adults, such as managing emotions, organizing and planning tasks, concentrating, and more.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
On board the crew will test out the life support systems on Blue Moon and perform other functions.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Its main functions are determining whether someone is entitled to use an existing coat of arms, and granting new arms to individuals and corporations.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
The knobs perform other, more standard, functions for the chair, but with surprising visual feedback.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Verb
Below, Boston talks to Deadline about her unique writing process, the thematic heart of the series and why the show’s shocking finale ultimately functions as a breakup story.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Today’s press is largely well-informed and balanced, and has learned how the market now functions differently from the past.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
Curate a beach-house feel with a platform daybed, which functions as comfortable seating during the day and a welcoming spot to rest at night.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
That frame also functions as an integrated heatsink for the drivetrain, as part of the cooling system.
—New Atlas, 21 May 2026
In that film, and in the source novel, the architect’s wife [played by Susanne Wolff] is more critical, while my character initially functions very well within the system.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
At a certain point, ideological conviction probably functions like a performance-enhancing drug.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
There’s a version of long-term partnership that functions beautifully and feels, underneath, a little flat.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
If working families feel more secure and the legislature actually functions as a democratic body, that’s success.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for functions
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Nobody knows how often adverse events occur, said Kristen Nixon, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has studied posts about weight loss drugs on Reddit, a popular online forum.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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McCormick has booked several authors already for events at the bookshop, including local author Angela Cervantes, who has written three books for American Girl.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Musiala often operates in advanced central positions, giving him multiple routes to fantasy returns.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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While many money managers view the company as a unique asset with dominant positions in rocket launches and satellite internet, other long-term investors are questioning whether today’s valuation already reflects much of that optimism.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Australian actors Amelia Zadro and Caspar Hardakar play supporting roles as Kotori and Charmerae respectively.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Messengers could also be faced with considering a constitutional amendment proposed by Southern Baptist Theological Seminary president Albert Mohler that would ban women from serving in primary church leadership roles within the denomination.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Unlike the House’s reconciliation process, the Senate is a more delicate balancing act between a marathon voting session where Democrats try to exploit defections and the chamber’s parliamentarian, who acts as a referee for which policies may be excluded.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
9 June 2026
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Because most of the produce is highly perishable, the team acts quickly.—
Jerry Wu,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Those looking for a special Saturday ritual will delight in the seasonal tea that takes place in the lobby lounge for parties of six or less.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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In Seattle, Nordstrom will support Summer of Sports at Westlake Park – a free, open-to-the-public outdoor viewing destination with a Nordstrom VIP area, marquee matchups and food and drink, including watch parties on each of the tournament’s six Seattle match dates.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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During the four-month primary campaign, Raman offered withering critiques of Bass’ first term, saying the mayor failed to act with urgency on homelessness, apartment construction, street repairs and the exodus of entertainment jobs from the region.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The unemployment rate among young people is about twice as high as the national average; and 40% of college grads who are working have taken jobs that don't require a college degree, like temporary or part-time gigs.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Except where prohibited, acceptance of the Prize constitutes winner’s consent to Sponsor’s use of winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions, biographical information, hometown, and state for promotional purposes in any media without further payment of consideration.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
William Jones
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Amasa, a Latin American steakhouse; Bar Amasa, the upstairs taqueria; and Bar Rocco, an Italian restaurant that also serves an elegant brunch, helmed by celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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In addition to its dozens of craft beers and cocktails available at each location, University of Beer serves classic bar fare and elevated takes on the cuisine.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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“Functions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/functions. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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