Functioning
Functioning noun - Process or manner of functioning or operating.
Work is a synonym for functioning. In some cases you can use "Work" instead the word "Functioning" as a noun or a verb.
Work
Work noun - A literary, musical, or artistic production.
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Both words in one sentence
- When it runs out of Photon energy, it ceases functioning and it has to be replenished to work again.
Source: Phlebotinum Battery -
Hanna-Barbara is not normally noted for their painstakingly detailed animation work, but Velma has functioning eyes, eyelids, and eyebrows despite having glasses.
Source: Eye Glasses - Considering he's technically functioning as a solo artist with the Goddamn Band as a backing band, his work would be categorized as just "Kevin Devine".
Source: Face Of The Band / Rock Music
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