- present participle of function.
functioning
Example Sentences
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Senescence is a damaged, poorly functioning cellular state that becomes more common with age and is believed to contribute to neurodegeneration.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
They said this could represent a “crunch point” ahead of the winter heating season; however, as that’s a few months away, there are still enough supplies for economies to keep on functioning relatively normally.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
"They are a sign of a healthy city. If you see a dearth of children, that rings alarm bells that a city is not functioning as it should," she added.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The goal was to require video game publishers to keep games playable or at least in a reasonably functioning state even after the company had moved on.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
She had been brought up to follow rules, to believe that the proper functioning of the world depended upon her compliance, and follow them—and believe—she did.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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