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
Lawmakers last year banned the installation of nonfunctional turf, invasive plants and artificial turf on most commercial, industrial and state government property.
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Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2025
The economy is almost nonexistent; most hospital services are nonfunctional.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Other devices were determined to be nonfunctional.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
When heading out to look for lamps, take a lightbulb along to test them in-store, but also consider rewiring nonfunctional pieces.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2025
The economy is almost nonexistent; most hospital services are nonfunctional.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Other devices were determined to be nonfunctional.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
When heading out to look for lamps, take a lightbulb along to test them in-store, but also consider rewiring nonfunctional pieces.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 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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Kansas City police were called to the Betty Rae’s location on Delaware Street on Oct. 13 and discovered a broken glass door and that a safe had been stolen, according to court documents.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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Inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi, which is repairing broken pottery with gold, Rochette embraced her physical and emotional scars as essential parts of her story.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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But the remaining chargers were inoperable 31% of the time, Hartmann said in testimony on Hettleman’s bill.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
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The Justice Department noted in court filings that this will eventually render the app inoperable.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But India, citing national security concerns, has publicly provided little evidence linking the attack to Pakistan, which denies involvement and says that Lashkar-e-Taiba is largely inoperative.—
Zia ur-Rehman,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Israel has acted to render what is left of Assad’s navy inoperative.—
Bassem Eid,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But in a time long before replay could overturn a call, protest was useless.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2025
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Those strong starts are useless if the Celtics can’t hold onto the advantage.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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What exactly was Florida getting in the 37-year-old winger having a down year?—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The 32-year-old first baseman appears to have figured out after hitting just .214 in 449 at-bats last season in a major down year.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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“Nonfunctional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonfunctional. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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