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Recent Examples of operant
Bradfield probably could have parlayed that success into some sort of cushy position with Burnett, but his operant mode was reinvention.
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Susan Orlean, The New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2022
As such, mobile games have developed into monsters psychologically tuned to rip thousands out of players vulnerable enough to be operant conditioned into a game addiction.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 8 Nov. 2021
The current study investigated domestic cat preferences at the individual and population level using a free operant preference assessment.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2017
Susan Orlean, The New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2022
As such, mobile games have developed into monsters psychologically tuned to rip thousands out of players vulnerable enough to be operant conditioned into a game addiction.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 8 Nov. 2021
The current study investigated domestic cat preferences at the individual and population level using a free operant preference assessment.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operant
Adjective
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The service Service is efficient, with the infrastructure to support a resort of this scale.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Wacha was efficient in the strike zone.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And, on a less efficacious, more aesthetic note, many of these natural exfoliating formulas often deliver the same sleek aesthetics in their packaging and experience as prestige skin-care products.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2026
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The buzzy brand quickly became a shopper favorite thanks to its efficacious and affordable formulas.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Others argue even if wilderness therapy is effectual for some, its premise is flawed.—
Sara M Moniuszko,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2024
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Will prospective politicos and those holding positions of power prompt effectual projects to maintain upkeep and ensure each and every citizen is safe rather than pushing self-serving, divisive social agendas?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2024
Adjective
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This is the logical, expedient, correct thing to do.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2026
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Their partnership was vital to Tatum’s expedient process.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fortunately, there are a number of effective methods for controlling them.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Laursen told the Sun Sentinel that computerized educational materials can be effective for older children.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Operant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operant. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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