Functioning
Functioning adjective - Being in effective operation.
Turning and functioning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Turning" instead an adjective "Functioning".
Turning
Turning noun - A movement in a new direction.
Functioning and turning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Functioning" instead an adjective "Turning".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- The grass is turning green, there are a few functioning towns and for the most part it seems that there is some gradual move towards rebuilding once more.
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To be fair, Molds and the underlying rune array vastly decrease the likelihood of the user turning into a demon, so long as said Mold is properly maintained and functioning as intended.
Source: Manga / Strait Jacket - The Grey Wardens technically qualify, as becoming a Warden involves drinking Darkspawn blood and taking the Taint into themselves, turning them into a type of high-functioning ghoul with their humanity intact.
Source: Hunter of His Own Kind
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