- 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
But they also had to protect their staff and keep their embassies functioning.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
RNA plays several important roles in keeping cells functioning.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
This second wave of dramatic change has led in just the last few months to a reappraisal of how world trade is functioning and how it is going to be managed.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Impossibly, the water in the bathroom was still functioning.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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