- present participle of function.
functioning
Example Sentences
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The report states that there was no functioning smoke detection, fire alarms or sprinkler system.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Bessent this week kicked off a series of bigger buybacks of long-dated Treasurys with the aim to keep the world’s biggest debt market functioning smoothly and stabilizing long-end rates.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 13, 2026
These detailed images allowed scientists to examine the structure of the heart as well as how effectively it was functioning.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
We planned to assess both generations across domains of emotional, social, and everyday functioning.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
Under so much physical stress, many women stopped having their periods throughout the war, which meant that even their bodies didn’t seem to be functioning like women’s bodies anymore.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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