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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
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Building that type of network means treating other functions as worthy of your attention.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 27 May 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
For something more casual, Jinbao 99 functions as the all-day dining restaurant, with open kitchens and a broad mix of Asian and international dishes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
The espresso-only entry from Eureka functions much like the Filtro, with manual operation and stepless grind adjustments.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2026
With functions and presets for air-frying, baking, toasting, roasting, broiling, warming, dehydrating, pizza, slow cooking, defrosting and fermenting, the Cosori offers plenty of versatility and can replace appliances like an air fryer, toaster oven, dehydrator and/or slow cooker.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Its mandate runs out in June and there is no transition plan for its remaining functions, including overseeing the detention conditions of the 41 people still serving their sentences.
—ABC News, 20 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
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Yet while cheesemongers in Europe are hired in Michelin star restaurants and to cater royal functions, cheesemongers in America largely toil behind grocery counters making minimum wage.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Building that type of network means treating other functions as worthy of your attention.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 27 May 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
For something more casual, Jinbao 99 functions as the all-day dining restaurant, with open kitchens and a broad mix of Asian and international dishes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
The espresso-only entry from Eureka functions much like the Filtro, with manual operation and stepless grind adjustments.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2026
With functions and presets for air-frying, baking, toasting, roasting, broiling, warming, dehydrating, pizza, slow cooking, defrosting and fermenting, the Cosori offers plenty of versatility and can replace appliances like an air fryer, toaster oven, dehydrator and/or slow cooker.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Its mandate runs out in June and there is no transition plan for its remaining functions, including overseeing the detention conditions of the 41 people still serving their sentences.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
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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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About 1,000 children with intellectual disabilities from 26 states and Canada who ranged in age from 8 to 18 gathered at Soldier Field in Chicago to compete in 200 events.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Three species of bats inhabit the site, and supernatural events—including the appearance of the gamekeeper’s ghost and the wail of a banshee—have been reported.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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By embedding resale opportunities straight into the initial buying destination, Naia creates early indicators of long-term value, encourages a continuous cycle of wardrobe circulation and positions itself as the definitive global destination for independent fashion.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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The Sequoia partner jumped 64 spots, propelled largely by early and concentrated positions in SpaceX and xAI – two of the companies most responsible for this year’s surge in private-market value concentration.—
TrueBridge Capital,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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In recent years, Kyle Macaulay, the former head of recruitment, and Tim Steidten, the ex-technical director, had modest success in their roles.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Prior to that, Braswell served as Connecticut State comptroller and had senior leadership roles at the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
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Through this Google Ads integration, PicCopilot acts as marketing middleware that connects the pipeline from strategy to optimization, helping smaller merchants use technology to increase sales.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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That means faster permitting, flexible zoning where appropriate and a City Hall that acts as a partner, not a barrier, to innovation and investment.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
26 May 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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Rudd has previously spoken candidly about working odd jobs in the '90s while pursuing his dream of being a working actor.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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The owner of a large plant distributor and nursery company, who asked not to be identified for fear that ICE would target the business, said Operation Midway Blitz led to fewer landscaping jobs and declining store traffic.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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For tax purposes, the Collin County Appraisal District valued the property at nearly $2 million.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Iran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, sees it as a sovereignty issue and has indicated opposition to that option.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
25 May 2026
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The stop at the northeast corner of Broad and Oregon serves Bus Routes 7, 63 and 68.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Betina Paulon serves as executive producer, while José Luiz Villamarim is its artistic supervisor.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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