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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 purposes
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
Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
However, 81% of CFOs describe their organizations’ pricing processes as mature or very mature, which could be a sign that many finance teams are investing in better systems, data analytics, and coordination across functions.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Without it, vital bodily functions would eventually break down, leading to death.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Most functions are held in the East Room, which can accommodate about 200 people.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
TextEdit now functions as my to-do-list app, my e-mail drafting window, my personal calendar, and my stash of notes to self, which act like digital Post-its.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
The Future Project functions as both a development platform and co-production hub, designed to advance independent works toward completion and distribution.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
As part of these leadership updates, Liz White will serve as chief commercial officer, expanding her role beyond marketing to oversee all commercial functions, including North American sales, e-commerce and merchandising.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Such approaches must focus not only on the turtles, but on keeping their habitats healthy, and their ecological functions intact.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 2025
David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
When Apple launched Apple TV+, the name Apple TV had already been taken by its connected TV box, which functions similar to a Roku or Apple Fire TV device, providing access to other streaming services.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
The aircraft’s interoperability with existing vertiport infrastructure, combined with its autonomous capabilities, is expected to create an air mobility ecosystem that functions much like car-sharing services, automated, efficient, and widely accessible.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
That has contributed to a complete supply chain ecosystem that functions efficiently, a trait required in the manufacturing of semiconductors.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
One of its most recent iterations, the Supersonic Nural, comes outfitted with a groundbreaking Wave + Curl hair diffuser that functions two ways.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Several SSDs can be combined into a single RAID that then functions as a single drive.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The researchers also discovered a feedback loop between GH and a brainstem hub called the locus coeruleus, which functions to keep us alert.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
This likely involves funds linked to a proprietary card that functions similarly to a debit or credit card.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
The best room Villa Beatrice, which is just a few minutes down the hill, functions as an independent villa with five bedrooms (four in the main building and one in a stone cottage).
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
However, 81% of CFOs describe their organizations’ pricing processes as mature or very mature, which could be a sign that many finance teams are investing in better systems, data analytics, and coordination across functions.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Without it, vital bodily functions would eventually break down, leading to death.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Most functions are held in the East Room, which can accommodate about 200 people.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
TextEdit now functions as my to-do-list app, my e-mail drafting window, my personal calendar, and my stash of notes to self, which act like digital Post-its.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
The Future Project functions as both a development platform and co-production hub, designed to advance independent works toward completion and distribution.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
As part of these leadership updates, Liz White will serve as chief commercial officer, expanding her role beyond marketing to oversee all commercial functions, including North American sales, e-commerce and merchandising.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Such approaches must focus not only on the turtles, but on keeping their habitats healthy, and their ecological functions intact.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Here, Landau functions more as an emotional keystone.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
When Apple launched Apple TV+, the name Apple TV had already been taken by its connected TV box, which functions similar to a Roku or Apple Fire TV device, providing access to other streaming services.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
The aircraft’s interoperability with existing vertiport infrastructure, combined with its autonomous capabilities, is expected to create an air mobility ecosystem that functions much like car-sharing services, automated, efficient, and widely accessible.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
That has contributed to a complete supply chain ecosystem that functions efficiently, a trait required in the manufacturing of semiconductors.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
One of its most recent iterations, the Supersonic Nural, comes outfitted with a groundbreaking Wave + Curl hair diffuser that functions two ways.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Several SSDs can be combined into a single RAID that then functions as a single drive.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The researchers also discovered a feedback loop between GH and a brainstem hub called the locus coeruleus, which functions to keep us alert.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
This likely involves funds linked to a proprietary card that functions similarly to a debit or credit card.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for functions
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Hamdi spoke at a gala for the Council on American Islamic Relations in Sacramento, California, on Saturday and was scheduled to speak on Sunday at one of the group’s events in Florida, the organization said in a statement.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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That simple, unassuming invitation was the first in a chain of events that led to the killing of 23-year-old Guillermo Kelly-Torres at a home on the 9200 block of E Street in Oakland, according to witness testimony.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cunha would drop into deeper positions, looking to trap any second balls won, before moving into vacated space.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The technology’s growing adoption in political circles may force candidates in similar positions as Hashmi to the table, when the alternative is an AI clone created by the opponent.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sea lines of communication, or SLOCs, are the principal maritime routes between ports used for trade, military or other purposes.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Oct. 2025
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This includes Space Delta 18, which acts as the National Space Intelligence Center; and Space Delta 7, which is the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance division of Space Force.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ratti is part of the third generation running the family business, serving as chief executive officer of the retailer, flanked by her mother Silvana, who acts as president of the company.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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The three-day Nashville event (like the position) has grown in popularity and recognition — especially so after Taylor Swift, the most famous pop star on the planet who also happens to be engaged to Kelce, gave an impromptu performance at one of its parties last summer.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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His victory ended nearly a decade of Democratic control in Richmond and underscored the state’s potential to swing between the parties.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While on his jobs, Colter often has close calls with law enforcement, leading Reenie, a lawyer, to swoop in and save the day.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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After her guest spots in seasons 1 and 2, Pernas, Hartley's real-life wife, will return in season 3 as Billie Matalon, a fellow tracker who occasionally assists Colter with his jobs.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The performance will bring together EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, who sing for the roles of Rumi (Arden Cho ), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo), respectively.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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But now the roles are reversed, with his father watching on as the younger Guerrero adds to the family legacy and continues to light up the diamond.—
Frank Nunns O'Connell 15 hr ago,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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La Frontera Empact Suicide Prevention Center's crisis line serves Maricopa and Pinal counties 24/7 at 480-784-1500.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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If there is one star that serves to announce the arrival of fall as the leaves have begun to turn, unquestionably that title would have to go to the brightest star within an otherwise dim and obscure star pattern.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Functions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/functions. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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