- present participle of function.
functioning
Example Sentences
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For now, the fish are functioning fine in their adopted creek.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Clinics must have trained staff, protective equipment, lab support and functioning supply chains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Studies have also shown adverse effects on the nervous system, reproduction, the hormonal system and the functioning of certain organs including the heart, according to ANSES.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
"I wasn't happy. I knew my body wasn't functioning properly and I wasn't prepared to just put up with it," she said.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
“I rushed over right after with a couple of my best researchers to have a look at the damage...and there just wasn’t any. The ball was in pristine condition, its magic functioning normally.”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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