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as in to manage
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 to utilize
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 operate
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners Next up is Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP), a leading global infrastructure company that owns and operates diversified, long-life assets in the utilities, transport, midstream and data sectors.
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Today, their 10-strong studio operates at the crossroads of research and craft.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
That China’s scientific grant makers operate in lockstep with Beijing is not mere speculation.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
After retraining, the AI model consistently rejected harmful queries, even when operating with only a fraction of its original structure.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Today, their 10-strong studio operates at the crossroads of research and craft.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
That China’s scientific grant makers operate in lockstep with Beijing is not mere speculation.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
After retraining, the AI model consistently rejected harmful queries, even when operating with only a fraction of its original structure.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operate
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The town’s most high-profile venue is Meadow Creek, a sprawling 277-acre plot of land used as a festival grounds complete with the full destination camping experience.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Sep. 2025
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The watch proved successful after managing to catch a man littering hate flyers across the neighborhood.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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He is known for his advocacy in advancing preventive healthcare models, with an emphasis on the role of lifestyle interventions in managing chronic diseases and enhancing overall well-being.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
5 Sep. 2025
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Like the rest of the Real Madrid squad, Vinicius Jr did not perform at his usual level last season as Madrid failed to win any of the three major titles, which led to the club replacing Carlo Ancelotti as manager.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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For instance, a technician performing field repairs might look at a piece of broken equipment using smart glasses; the glasses could then use the technician’s PC to connect to the cloud for specialized AI models and technical information.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Royals bullpen has been taxed and Avila offers the club a fresh arm to utilize.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 Sep. 2025
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Madison Square Garden utilizes facial recognition to ban attorneys and firms that are amid lawsuits against the company.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever handles the ball during the first half of the WNBA game at PHX Arena on August 07, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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This student’s outbursts had been an ongoing issue for three years, and Elliot quickly realized that few teachers had received the necessary restraint training to handle this student.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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The military, led by an officer known only as the Major (Mark Hamill, the right amount of hammy), remains in control and supervises the Walk.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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The complainant also said parents needed to supervise and teach their children how to use equipment safely.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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How do these different agencies work together?—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The mixer's bowl boasts a distinctive walnut shade and wood grain pattern, and its food-safe seal means the bowl works hard (and looks good doing it).—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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The legislation will limit repayment options and cap borrowing limits for graduate students, including eliminating Graduate PLUS loans, forcing more students to apply for private loans or reconsider their education options.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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While mopping, its spinning pads apply 12 Newtons of downward pressure and spin at up to 200 rotations per minute (RPM).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Operate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operate. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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