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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
Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The company, founded in Pine Bluff, said the move to 5020 Northshore Drive in the Northshore Business Park will centralize executive and corporate functions in a more accessible location.
—Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026
The prototype was integrated with low-loss superconducting windings, a novel brushless starting mechanism, and internal cryogenic cooling that functions while spinning.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
During his first term, his office launched dashboards tracking homelessness spending, city liabilities and other government data while conducting audits of homelessness programs, affordable housing oversight, LAPD operations and other city functions.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
This is particularly noticeable in the ballroom area, which hosts weekly wedding events, as well as other social and business functions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
That support would be able to perform critical account maintenance functions including account security and recovery, seemingly without a human in the loop.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 June 2026
So your work badge, which runs a full Android OS for some reason, could display a minimal interface with one or two functions, but the same functions on a smart display would include more data and features.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
For example, public opinion data has found that approximately 90 percent of Peruvians disapprove of their Congress, and the majority of respondents are also not satisfied with how democracy functions in their country.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
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
Yet masculinism also functions as a perpetual-motion machine of grievance, an inarticulate howl of anguish at the status quo—whatever that currently is.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 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
In addition to typical functions like bill reminders and bank syncing, Honeydue has unique features like an in-app chat thread and expense splitting for couples sharing finances.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The company, founded in Pine Bluff, said the move to 5020 Northshore Drive in the Northshore Business Park will centralize executive and corporate functions in a more accessible location.
—Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026
The prototype was integrated with low-loss superconducting windings, a novel brushless starting mechanism, and internal cryogenic cooling that functions while spinning.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
During his first term, his office launched dashboards tracking homelessness spending, city liabilities and other government data while conducting audits of homelessness programs, affordable housing oversight, LAPD operations and other city functions.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
This is particularly noticeable in the ballroom area, which hosts weekly wedding events, as well as other social and business functions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
That support would be able to perform critical account maintenance functions including account security and recovery, seemingly without a human in the loop.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 June 2026
So your work badge, which runs a full Android OS for some reason, could display a minimal interface with one or two functions, but the same functions on a smart display would include more data and features.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
For example, public opinion data has found that approximately 90 percent of Peruvians disapprove of their Congress, and the majority of respondents are also not satisfied with how democracy functions in their country.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Verb
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
Yet masculinism also functions as a perpetual-motion machine of grievance, an inarticulate howl of anguish at the status quo—whatever that currently is.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 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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Japanese companies also occupy critical positions throughout the semiconductor value chain, from fabrication equipment and specialty materials to NAND flash memory production, Barclays said.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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City Manager Mark Dunning said the budgets City Council members voted to advance Tuesday night, which would go into effect July 1, would not cut current city employees but would maintain a hiring freeze the city implemented last month on around 30 open positions across a range of departments.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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An all-star film adaptation was released in 2002 with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renée Zellweger in the lead roles, alongside a superstar cast including Richard Gere, Taye Diggs, Christine Baranski and Queen Latifah as Mama Morton.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Perhaps best known for starring in the Pitch Perfect trilogy from Universal, Camp has more recently been seen starring in Scream 7, with dual roles in the fifth and final season of Netflix’s serial killer thriller You.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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One of the key components is the VDM 80 actuator joint, a compact but powerful motor that acts as the robot’s muscles.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Within this framework, physiological state acts as the lens through which environmental inputs are processed, shaping how situations are interpreted and which behaviors become accessible under different conditions.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Paterson, New Jersey, will host a series of watch parties and cultural events to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026.—
Nick Caloway,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Moskowitz, a former DeSantis appointee, pitched himself as a Democrat who is willing to call out both parties.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 2026
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The plan both helps train entry-level workers to be substance use counselors, case managers and community health workers and also offers zero-interest forgivable loans to workers already in those jobs.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The April jobs report came in well ahead of consensus, reflecting the resilience of the economy in the face of rising oil prices and Iran war uncertainty.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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While there is nothing particularly Jordanian about the design, the interiors serve multiple purposes for visiting business travelers and tourists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Ryan Josue Rojas, 20, of Herriman, Utah, was arraigned Sunday on one count of accosting a minor for immoral purposes, Michigan State Police said.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Police and fire rescue experts say this is also serves a reminder to always wear personal flotation devices in and around rivers, creeks, ditches and lakes.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The spa serves as a sanctuary for adults looking to relax, and golfers can disappear for the day at the 18-hole course designed by the legendary Donald Ross.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Functions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/functions. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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