1
as in event
a social gathering
made a brief appearance at the annual holiday function
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2
as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
what's your function in this company?
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as in purpose
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 function
Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
To overcome the obstacles, BP, Otto Group, and Walmart have developed new...
Companies have ambitious plans for rapidly digitizing the procurement function, especially through emerging technologies like AI.
—Por Remko Van Hoek E Mary Lacity, Harvard Business Review, 9 July 2025
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 8 July 2025
That should concern anyone who cares about a functioning democracy.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
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Noun
In Florida, law enforcement agencies that operate county jails must enter partnerships with the federal government so their officers can carry out limited immigration agent functions.
—Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
To overcome the obstacles, BP, Otto Group, and Walmart have developed new...
Companies have ambitious plans for rapidly digitizing the procurement function, especially through emerging technologies like AI.
—Por Remko Van Hoek E Mary Lacity, Harvard Business Review, 9 July 2025
Verb
Together, these stats offer a snapshot of how your body is functioning and recovering.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 8 July 2025
That should concern anyone who cares about a functioning democracy.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for function
Noun
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The event will begin the evening of Sept. 8 with an industry dinner and cocktail.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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These events have become more frequent in recent years with the proliferation of personal devices powered by lithium-ion batteries, such as laptops, tablets, cell phones, vape pens and portable chargers.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Haliburton is expected to be sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season, raising questions about whether the Pacers would be in a position to compete for a championship in the near future.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Assuming he’s appointed 27th Ward alderman, Walter Burnett III will be in an even better position than his stepbrother.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.—
Steve Hruby,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
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Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars Robertson’s name has generated early buzz this summer, but not solely for extension purposes.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Verb
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For help on those fronts, some retailers choose to work with existing coffee brands like Verve Coffee, Capital One’s coffee partner of choice; La Colombe, which is served at Ralph’s; and Allpress, which has worked with Carhartt and Patagonia to help ensure product quality.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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When cooking or serving food outside, make sure to keep it covered to keep wasps out.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Noun
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As Democrats self-flagellate over 2024, the party’s younger, savvier strategists have seen some positive signs.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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Buhari spent much of the following 30 years in fringe political parties and trying to run for president until his eventual victory over Jonathan in 2015.—
Benjamin Ezeamalu,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
Noun
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So, although the President, and maybe even Powell might want overall interest rates to be lower, that’s not the FOMC’s mandate, which is focused on controlling inflation and maintaining job creation.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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One difference with the rise of AI that the technology excels at job functions typically associated with white-collar work.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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His careful language didn’t make any difference to the role that he had been cast in.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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In part, that was because of his role as George Lutz in the original Amityville Horror.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Yet court documents show White has only faced minor firearms charges in the shooting, and that Fremont police have investigated whether White acted in self-defense.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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Conservatives and libertarians rightly endorse robust private charitable activity so that private citizens, acting freely and without government direction, can ameliorate social problems through voluntary action.—
Henry Olsen,
National Review,
10 July 2025
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“Function.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/function. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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