- present participle of function.
functioning
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If present, these clouds could reflect incoming radiation before it reaches the surface, functioning as a natural sunscreen.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
It may also be essential for keeping mitochondria functioning and ensuring cells have enough energy.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
By examining these different components, the team could identify changes in how the brain was functioning, including whether it remained unusually active during periods when it should have been resting.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
"I was no longer functioning like a proper human being," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Medical research has only rather recently turned to the functioning of the individual cell in producing the energy that is the indispensable quality of life.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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