as in malfunctioning
not being in working order
that gas pump is nonfunctional, which is the reason for the plastic bag over the nozzle
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Recent Examples of nonfunctional
The first step is to address the nonfunctional dispute settlement mechanism.
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Tatsuya Terazawa, Foreign Affairs, 6 June 2025
In contrast, cones — photoreceptors that handle bright-light and color vision — are either rare or nonfunctional in this species.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
What to Know McIntosh stated that the hotline, maintained by the Department of Defense, had been nonfunctional for over three years without the FAA's knowledge.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The United Nations reports that more than 60 percent of homes have been destroyed and 95 percent of hospitals are nonfunctional.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
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Tatsuya Terazawa, Foreign Affairs, 6 June 2025
In contrast, cones — photoreceptors that handle bright-light and color vision — are either rare or nonfunctional in this species.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
What to Know McIntosh stated that the hotline, maintained by the Department of Defense, had been nonfunctional for over three years without the FAA's knowledge.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The United Nations reports that more than 60 percent of homes have been destroyed and 95 percent of hospitals are nonfunctional.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonfunctional
Adjective
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Drivers say their contract issues center on pay as well as safety issues, including nonfunctioning heaters, loudspeakers and windshield wipers.—
Zaz Hollander,
Anchorage Daily News,
4 Feb. 2023
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In 2020, the state of Virginia passed some bills limiting pretextual traffic stops—for example, when police spot nonfunctioning brake or tail lights or hear an overly loud exhaust system.—
Michael Tomasky,
The New Republic,
30 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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As with old wood blooming hydrangeas, remove broken or spindly limbs at the main stem.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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Return Strong said the prison offered months of delay for one individual with a broken wrist and finger, limited mental health care, mold covering the shower walls, restricted visitation, took away access to fruit and stuck prisoners with years of solitary confinement.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
19 July 2025
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After a solid 2023 where former world champion Fernando Alonso captured multiple podium finishes, 2024 was a down year ,and 2025 has been ever worse, leaving Aston Martin ranked near the bottom of the Constructor’s Standings.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 July 2025
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Despite the down year, the Cowboys felt confident enough to make an investment in Ferguson.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Followers are useless, but engaged customers and a devoted tribe of community members are priceless.—
Solo Ceesay,
Rolling Stone,
28 July 2025
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Fertilizing before heavy rain is useless at best and harmful at worst.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, two laboratory machines were inoperable for four days in February due to a lack of reagents, which are substances used to carry out tests, because the hospital had not paid the supplier.—
Scott Schwebke,
Oc Register,
12 July 2025
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Though an initial damage analysis expressed skepticism, a consensus emerged that Iran’s enrichment and weaponization infrastructure, including centrifuges and uranium metalworking equipment, was destroyed or rendered inoperable.—
Nabih Bulos
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Also inoperative the morning of the crash were the runway alignment indicator lights, which had not worked for more than three years.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Several election ballot scanners are currently inoperative at multiple polling locations in Cambria County in Pennsylvania.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2024
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“Nonfunctional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonfunctional. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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