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as in mission
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
a secret operation which, if it is discovered, the government will deny any knowledge of
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2
as in process
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
a specific mathematical operation is required in order to get the correct answer
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
given the constant threat of robbery, the operation of a convenience store can be quite stressful
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as in use
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
a considerable amount of training is required for the operation of these new high-tech weapons systems
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Recent Examples of operation
Hurricane Irene struck Vermont in the summer of 2011, causing floods that led to destruction and even deaths, including the father and son team managing water operations in nearby Rutland.
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Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
SpaceX and a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory suggest a backup opportunity is available the next day if the launch were to be postponed.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
For many stakeholders in the media business, the swiftness and suddenness of the cascading events have cast an undeniable shadow over their operations.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2025
The operation was multi-faceted, according to law enforcement.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
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Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
SpaceX and a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory suggest a backup opportunity is available the next day if the launch were to be postponed.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
For many stakeholders in the media business, the swiftness and suddenness of the cascading events have cast an undeniable shadow over their operations.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2025
The operation was multi-faceted, according to law enforcement.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operation
Noun
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This means taking the time to define your organization's core values, mission and vision for a truly equitable and inclusive future.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Soviet satellite controllers used the radio telescope, near the city of Yevpatoria on the Black Sea coast, to communicate with several missions of the Venus exploration program Venera in the late 1970s and early 1980s.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This information was given by an NGO volunteer (who said that) often, once the refugee has reached a country and is trying to get an asylum seeker application, mafias can facilitate the process if they are paid.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The whole process could cost taxpayers $659,000, between money spent on consultants, studies and a permitting process overseen by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Instead, what outsiders mistake as a lack of control is usually careful management of who gets to steal and how the spoils are distributed.—
Zephyr Teachout,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
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Companies that ignore policy risks discover too late that perfect products and strong management teams cannot overcome hostile regulatory environments.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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With a thoughtful use of color, Wezel constructs a visual world that feels both alienating and intensely sensorial, like a vivid dream uncomfortably close to reality.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The use of nuclear power in space has been mixed.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel then claimed talk show hosts from around the world also offered their support, including one instance in which a talk show host from Germany apparently offered him a job.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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The tournament will provide a major boost in tourism for the host cities, from a soar in hotel and restaurant bookings and transportation fees, alongside opening up additional jobs.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Guests will comply with arena staff instructions related to arena operational and emergency procedures.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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However, there are also treatments and procedures that can be used when appropriate.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
21 Sep. 2025
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This executive express’ handling was quite impressive and exuded confidence through a very wide variety of corners.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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This will be a coordinated effort with the Government Accountability Office, which is also looking into issues involving access and handling of sensitive data at the department, according to the letter from the acting inspector general.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Immigration Judge Jamee Comans accused the pro-Palestinian activist of omitting information from his green card application.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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However, most lenders approve HELOC applications within four to six weeks.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Operation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operation. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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