1
as in event
a social gathering
made a brief appearance at the annual holiday function
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as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
what's your function in this company?
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as in purpose
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 function
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Drinking calorie-free beverages like black coffee and sparkling water throughout the day can help fight hunger while supporting bodily function and maintaining energy levels.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Watch the video below to see how the team brings an old iPod Shuffle to life in MR, complete with functioning buttons and music that plays from it.
—New Atlas, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The site functions like Amazon: Sellers pay a $35 monthly subscription to operate on the platform.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Drinking calorie-free beverages like black coffee and sparkling water throughout the day can help fight hunger while supporting bodily function and maintaining energy levels.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
Incorporating instrumentation like strings, woodwinds and upright bass, alongside his own work on piano, Hood succeeds in crafting a compelling album which also functions as a departure from the Truckers’ sonic palette.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Watch the video below to see how the team brings an old iPod Shuffle to life in MR, complete with functioning buttons and music that plays from it.
—New Atlas, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for function
Noun
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Infantino confirmed in an address to UEFA’s annual congress in Belgrade that the U.S., probably alongside other Concacaf members, had a clear path to stage the event.—
Samindra Kunti,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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To submit events To submit a community event for online publication, email information at least two weeks before the event to lake@orlandosentinel.com.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hooper’s win over Guida and his matchup on Saturday position him to become something of a legend killer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Auto repair still cheaper than a new car Also, LaFontaine Automotive Group is in a unique position to help mitigate supply challenges for others.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gemini Shuhua Xiong Mercury Retrograde Ends in Pisces on April 7: Rewrite the narrative around purpose.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
3 Apr. 2025
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The remote Norwegian territories, both in the Arctic Ocean, are often mentioned together because of their geographical proximity and the fact that they are collectively designated by the International Organization for Standardization (for statistical purposes).—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Parks also served as a campaign reporter for the network during the 2016 election cycle and was the first network reporter assigned to cover U.S Senator Bernie Sanders' bid for the White House.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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It’s been just over eight months since the Jamaican dancehall legend was freed from captivity after serving 13 years behind bars for a murder conviction that was overturned on appeal in March 2024.—
Rob Kenner,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the Kirk podcast interview, Newsom broke with many in his party on the issue of transgender women in sports.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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The parties banded together in the face of Trump’s designs on the territory.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Known for his throwback style, Jones Jr. was an unapologetic supporter of political nepotism and made no bones about helping friends and family get state jobs.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Since Tuesday, when the layoffs began, lawmakers, medical associations, research universities and state health agencies have scrambled to sort out which jobs were eliminated, and how to respond.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Regulatory clarity will also play a significant role in shaping the future of Web3 gaming.—
Faizy Ahmed,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Indie producer Pressman Film has expanded the role of chief operating officer Paula Paizes to include oversight of all production.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Several senior agency leaders, including the chief human resources officer, acting commissioner and acting general counsel, have resigned or been demoted since January.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2025
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In 1950, Vincent R. Impellitteri, who was serving as acting mayor, won an upset independent bid after failing to win the nomination of the Manhattan Democratic machine, known as Tammany Hall.—
Maya King,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Function.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/function. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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