as in operating
being in effective operation
looked for a functioning washing machine, but the few that weren't broken were in use
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as in activity
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as in acting
to have a certain purpose
the heart functions as a pump for the blood
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for functioning
Adjective
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022 -
The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
Noun
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Sure, a good routine, a balanced diet, and daily activity are helpful.—
Samantha Mims,
Essence,
19 May 2025
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And as a motivator, Postecoglou’s ability to unite his playing group despite outside pressure with stirring pre-match speeches and activities were key to their success just seven months after that World Cup disappointment.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Right before graduation, Smalls found a two-year program in the William Esper Studio in New York City which teaches acting techniques such as the Meisner Technique.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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When the acting dream started Growing up in Sacramento, Smalls was a three-sport athlete in high school attending West Campus, Rosemont and Foothill in North Highlands.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There are at least seventeen currently operational rotating restaurants in the United States, the closest being the Skydome Restaurant in Arlington, Virginia, but the disappointing memory of Stouffer’s was Meyer’s only benchmark.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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In addition, women often have to deal with what Biggins describes as operational overload.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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As the body positivity movement blossomed from the ashes of Y2K and Heroine Chic, the community witnessed tides changing in all areas of life, particularly fashion.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 May 2025
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The incident at the center of the cases unfolded after days of complaints from some UCLA faculty and students that a protest encampment was blocking free movement on campus and leading to the harassment of Jewish students.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
Verb
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List of warnings issued The research also highlights contamination in staples such as rice as one of the major contributors, with brands like Whole Foods Organic Long Grain White Rice having 2,240 nanograms of phthalates per serving.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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The school's kitchen and cafeteria are congested with long serving lines, according to the district's website.—
Alec Johnson,
Journal Sentinel,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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As a professional but not a member of the wealthy elite, and having been considered by Congress, Cleveland represents a clear distinction from Musk, who appears to have little understanding of what an average American may need from an operative federal bureaucracy.—
Laura Ellyn Smith,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
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But then-Chief Justice Roger Taney deemed the move unlawful, noting the operative clause is found in Article I of the Constitution, which itemizes Congress' powers, not the president's.—
Kelsey Walsh,
ABC News,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Recognition of design excellence further reflects the brand’s commitment to long-term performance.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns each added 23 points and OG Anunoby bounced back from two poor performances by scoring 20 for the Knicks, who can win the series Wednesday night at Boston.—
Brian Mahoney,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
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“Functioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/functioning. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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