Functioning
Functioning noun - Process or manner of functioning or operating.
Response and functioning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Response" instead a noun "Functioning".
Response
Response noun - Action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior.
Functioning and response are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Functioning" instead a noun "Response".
Both words in one sentence
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He was Brought Down to Normal without any functioning equipment units when he fell and the response unit certainly sounds sure that he's dead.
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Due to being from a berserker lineage, she lacks a functioning fear response, which causes her to pull all kinds of crazy, reckless stunts that put herself or others in danger.
Source: Fearless Fool
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