1
as in events
a social gathering
made a brief appearance at the annual holiday function
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as in positions
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
what's your function in this company?
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3
as in purposes
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
that machine's function is to sort bolts by size
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for functions
Noun
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But with equities plunging again Thursday, questions remain over market stability, as the course ahead is anything but certain, considering the chaotic events of the past week or so.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Many events draw attention to the importance of environmentally friendly lifestyles.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Ready for a robot that not only looks human but also acts and reacts like one, expressing emotions like shyness, excitement or friendliness?—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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And here’s a look at the must-see Latino acts at this year’s festive.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Employee dissatisfaction has been growing for some time, with even top performers prioritizing job security over seeking new opportunities due to a lack of confidence in finding better roles.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Her professional journey began at 17 and rapidly evolved through leadership roles at prestigious organizations.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Idaho Power serves more than 630,000 customers in Idaho and a portion of eastern Oregon.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Shotgun 650's frame serves as the foundation for the Classic 650, which also uses a lot of its sibling's parts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Only wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has more with eight seasons with at least 90 TD receptions.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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The 2024 season is his seventh with at least 90 TD receptions, the Chiefs said.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The characters are miserable, their situations dire, and blood flows like a river.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions, and in some situations, AAA may need to make other arrangements to get an impaired individual a safe ride home, AAA said.—
Natalie Davies,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Infused with cica, green tea, sunflower seed oil, and vitamin E to soothe and protect the skin barrier, the formula works for people of all skin types.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
30 Nov. 2024
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This handheld vacuum has 69,000 five-star ratings, works on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors, and weighs less than 3 pounds.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
30 Nov. 2024
Noun
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She was invited to the celebrations of their 120th and 125th anniversaries, the latter of which featured the unveiling of Kilpin’s memorial stone in the Famedio.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Just ask the cross-gabled cottages, giant schnitzels, and ridiculously involved Oktoberfest celebrations.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Functions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/functions. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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