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as in operational
being in effective operation
I don't think that vending machine is functional, so don't put money into it
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2
as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
a functional knowledge of auto mechanics
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
a very functional kitchen utensil for peeling potatoes
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Recent Examples of functional
Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder of the way the gut and brain interact that results in functional changes in the digestive tract, such as diarrhea or constipation, without structural or tissue abnormalities.
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Here are three of the most common misconceptions about compromise, and how shifting your mindset around them can create a more functional, fulfilling relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
In the end, functional fashion won out, but nobody really noticed the space wear among the post-flight exuberance.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
That midfield, while working well, remains very functional.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Here are three of the most common misconceptions about compromise, and how shifting your mindset around them can create a more functional, fulfilling relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
In the end, functional fashion won out, but nobody really noticed the space wear among the post-flight exuberance.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
That midfield, while working well, remains very functional.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for functional
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Third, operational command of Kamikaze planes is difficult because results cannot be evaluated with any accuracy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Future Of Experience Built On Intelligent Infrastructure Although consumers may not directly engage with mainframes or fully comprehend their operational role, their influence remains significant.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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What may have been useful in saurischians, for example, may have been essentially useless — a Mesozoic appendix — in sauropods and theropods.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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This functionality is particularly useful for artists, content creators, and producers looking for efficient ways to develop custom music while maintaining artistic integrity.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Miami Heat enters an important game in Chicago with its leading trio will be available for the first time in nearly two weeks..—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to the company, the date the totes will be available in each Trader Joe’s will vary, but shoppers are already lining up at different store locations that have already received the bags.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
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Many stores also have regional stock based on in-store supply, so be sure to check your local zip code where applicable.—
Lisa Wood Shapiro,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, in a March release, the company said all potential buyers must agree to comply with its privacy policy and applicable law.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Beyond the part itself, the bureau recommends that people ensure their car alarms are operative and to park in safe locations.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Wearing sunglasses and a heavy leather trenchcoat, Fishburne showed off his action movie chops as the enigmatic operative Morpheus in the original film and the first two sequels.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Series Methodologies and practical guides for introducing research and scholarship in the classroom.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Apr. 2025
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And her people immediately rushed to assist her in practical ways.—
Kathryn Jean Lopez,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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While a regional court in Cologne initially recognized four of Birkenstock’s shoe models as works of applied art and granted the company’s orders in 2017, a higher regional court in the city later overturned the orders on appeal in 2022.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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In 1994, the applied mathematician Peter Shor was inspired by a recent oracle result to develop a fast quantum algorithm for factoring large numbers—a task whose apparent difficulty underlies the cryptographic systems that keep our online data secure.—
Ben Brubaker,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Functional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/functional. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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