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as in used
to control the mechanical operation of
do not operate heavy machinery, including cars, after taking this medication
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as in managed
to look after and make decisions about
it takes years to learn how to operate that kind of business so that it makes money
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as in worked
to produce a desired effect
the medicine will take an hour or so to operate the first time you use it
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as in utilized
to put into action or service
wouldn't dream of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol
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Recent Examples of operated
The last time three carriers operated in the CENTCOM area of responsibility was back in 2003.
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Sarah Dean, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
The facility will be operated by the for-profit prison company GEO Group, which has held a contract with ICE for the site and two other Central Valley detention centers since 2019.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Before the bodies were found at Penrose, a mother and daughter who operated a funeral home in the western Colorado city of Montrose were sentenced to federal prison after being accused of selling body parts and giving clients fake ashes.
—Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Criminal convictions were often difficult to obtain, especially in conservative jurisdictions where many of the white supremacist, neo-Nazi and anti-government groups operated.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The first-of-its-kind arrangement marks a tectonic shift for Florida’s largest school district, where charter schools have operated in their own facilities rather than district property.
—Garrett Shanley, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
It’s operated by Mark Ethridge, president of Ascent Housing.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
What Amazon's Globalstar deal means for you Globalstar has operated for more than 30 years as a mobile satellite services provider.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
In a little over 12 months, Lyft has gone from a company that operated almost exclusively in the United States and Canada to one with a meaningful claim to be a global mobility player.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Sarah Dean, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
The facility will be operated by the for-profit prison company GEO Group, which has held a contract with ICE for the site and two other Central Valley detention centers since 2019.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Before the bodies were found at Penrose, a mother and daughter who operated a funeral home in the western Colorado city of Montrose were sentenced to federal prison after being accused of selling body parts and giving clients fake ashes.
—Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Criminal convictions were often difficult to obtain, especially in conservative jurisdictions where many of the white supremacist, neo-Nazi and anti-government groups operated.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The first-of-its-kind arrangement marks a tectonic shift for Florida’s largest school district, where charter schools have operated in their own facilities rather than district property.
—Garrett Shanley, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
It’s operated by Mark Ethridge, president of Ascent Housing.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
What Amazon's Globalstar deal means for you Globalstar has operated for more than 30 years as a mobile satellite services provider.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
In a little over 12 months, Lyft has gone from a company that operated almost exclusively in the United States and Canada to one with a meaningful claim to be a global mobility player.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operated
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Two snakes, believed to be cobras, were used in the show, officials said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Today, the same tools are being used by state actors for geopolitical propaganda.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Vivian explained that competition was so fierce, and budgets managed so tightly, that no producer could afford to extend filming by even a day.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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For a team that managed only three runs in the entire series against the Yankees and that hasn’t overcome more than a one-run deficit in a win, the early 4-0 hole felt insurmountable.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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In conclusion, the owner had only care and compassion for everyone who worked for him, and the baristas would be willing to testify to this.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Scott Dochterman Dane Brugler’s analysis A four-year starter, Zuhn worked primarily at left tackle in former offensive coordinator Collin Klein’s balanced scheme.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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He’s viewed as a developmental quarterback prospect, but Green is athletic enough that he could be moved to another position or utilized as a short-yardage runner and specialty player.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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At this point, Jovic’s contract would be more an offload than an enticement, perhaps a vehicle to be utilized in taking on Ja Morant’s money.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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James has handled the majority of the play-making responsibilities, had eight turnovers in each of the last two games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Distribution in Australia and New Zealand will be handled by Umbrella Entertainment.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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If the user followed the instructions, including entering a PIN or scanning a QR code, their Signal accounts were linked to an external device controlled by the hackers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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McKinsey estimates that $100 trillion in wealth will pass to the next generation over the next few decades—and by 2030, 40% of investable wealth will be controlled by women.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some of the greatest arias in the genre, performed flawlessly by Jonathan Tetelman.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Blue Origin New Glenn mission on payload Blue Ring’s first mission with initial injection into Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO), with additional services performed in Geostationary Orbit (GEO).—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Computer science major Ben Aybar, 22, graduated last spring from the University of Chicago and applied for about 50 jobs, mostly in software engineering, without getting a single interview.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Anxiety also reaches computer science majors Computer science major Ben Aybar, 22, graduated last spring from the University of Chicago and applied for about 50 jobs, mostly in software engineering, without getting a single interview.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Operated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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