as in operating
being in effective operation
a fully operational oil refinery
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of operational
My professional background encompasses the authorship of policies, procedures, and operational plans that continue to influence the office’s direction today.
—
Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Amid recent strikes in France and Italy, how is Ubisoft addressing employee concerns in these regions while maintaining operational stability?
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Its focus on seven functional skill areas provides clinicians and educators with a practical foundation for treatment planning and includes operational definitions of common behavior problems that standardize behavioral assessment.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
When the center is fully operational, industrial-strength power lines will likely run between the facility and the power plant, which Hahnfeld worries could pose environmental risks to the Bly Road homes in the way.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for operational
Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Amid recent strikes in France and Italy, how is Ubisoft addressing employee concerns in these regions while maintaining operational stability?
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Its focus on seven functional skill areas provides clinicians and educators with a practical foundation for treatment planning and includes operational definitions of common behavior problems that standardize behavioral assessment.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
When the center is fully operational, industrial-strength power lines will likely run between the facility and the power plant, which Hahnfeld worries could pose environmental risks to the Bly Road homes in the way.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for operational
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operational
Adjective
-
Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
-
The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
Adjective
-
Could is no longer the operative word here.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2026
-
Supporting them is a multilingual team that assists patients throughout the entire journey, from start to finish, from consultation to post-operative care.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
New Yorkers deserve and require a fully functioning and cohesive government.—
Kirsten John Foy,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
-
Police say the driver stopped at the non-functioning signal but did not see the teen in the crosswalk before proceeding.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Operational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operational. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
