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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
For nine months, the device operated in the harsh radiation environment of space.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
What emerged, Jackson told the court Thursday, was the portrait of a transient and calculating offender who operated across multiple states and evaded law enforcement for years.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Chicago’s charter debate ASPIRA has operated schools in CPS for more than two decades.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The development’s supportive housing component is operated by Urban Pathways and funded by the city Health and Mental Hygiene Department.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Starlink is engineered and operated by SpaceX, a private aerospace company that was founded by Elon Musk.
—Dallas Morning News, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
The base was a surveillance radar station that operated from 1951 to 1981.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Georgette Scott Campbell designed, built and operated Georgette’s Tea Room House.
—Hank Tester, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Many are operated by entrepreneurs who were shut out of the expensive cannabis licensing process and turned to federally legal hemp as a pathway into the marketplace.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
What emerged, Jackson told the court Thursday, was the portrait of a transient and calculating offender who operated across multiple states and evaded law enforcement for years.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Chicago’s charter debate ASPIRA has operated schools in CPS for more than two decades.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The development’s supportive housing component is operated by Urban Pathways and funded by the city Health and Mental Hygiene Department.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Starlink is engineered and operated by SpaceX, a private aerospace company that was founded by Elon Musk.
—Dallas Morning News, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
The base was a surveillance radar station that operated from 1951 to 1981.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Georgette Scott Campbell designed, built and operated Georgette’s Tea Room House.
—Hank Tester, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Many are operated by entrepreneurs who were shut out of the expensive cannabis licensing process and turned to federally legal hemp as a pathway into the marketplace.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operated
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For example, Mermentau Cove previously used Mardi Gras funds to construct a pavilion for their graveyard and add flags to veterans' graves.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The practice was particularly used by patrolling troops during World War II, according to Smith, who has educated himself in the sport’s long history.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Against the odds, Ukraine managed to repel the initial Russian attack on Kyiv and, within a few months, took back large swaths of land originally seized by Moscow.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Abstaining from all fluids may sound challenging, but it can be managed with proper planning, says fitness and mental health coach Saima Husain, who is also fasting during Ramadan.—
Devinder Bains,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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The couple moved to the Middle East and worked as pastor and pastor’s wife, ministering to expatriates, learning Arabic and homeschooling their growing brood.—
Rachel Clarke,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Some groups like Ramapo and the DNA Doe Project, a pioneering nonprofit that has worked with law enforcement agencies and medical examiners to help solve more than 150 cases using genetic genealogy, rely in part or entirely on networks of volunteers for their genealogy work and do it at no cost.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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The last time Tyler came back from an extended absence, in that case to toe issue, he was utilized off the bench in his first game back and then inserted into the starting lineup the next game.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Although the animals were selected for their complementary qualities in relation to Elordi’s voice, the range of species utilized was broad enough to include everything from raccoons to a rhinoceros.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lensed on 16mm by Frimmel, who handled DP duties, while Covi is credited as both screenwriter and co-editor, the film has a grainy old-school look that adds to the general sense of time gone by.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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In 2019, Ito admitted to concealing financial ties to Epstein and stepped down amid backlash over how donations were handled and characterized.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Thick or coarse hair becomes more controlled without needing grease or gel.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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The drones can also be controlled by a pilot.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Despite having the latest safety gear and being in a group of other experienced riders, as well as the assistance of an off-duty Truckee fire department medic, who performed CPR, Thomason did not survive.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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As more Americans moved into cities and more families bought cars, fewer kids walked miles to school or performed farm chores.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ferguson is listed as the sole director of the companies, all of which applied in recent days to be struck off the UK’s official Companies House register, where virtually all businesses must file information such as directors’ details and annual returns.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Think about the amount of technology that applied in America from that time, to 2019.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Operated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operated. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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