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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
Spirit operated by the à-la-carte model, condensing the up-front cost to the seat and the seat only, along with one personal item.
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Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Ladd and Kelsey operated their Pasadena firm from 1959 to 1982.
—Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 9 May 2026
The restriction covers all Bahamian islands, including private islands operated by cruise companies.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Norovirus outbreaks happen relatively often on cruise ships, especially those operated by major cruise lines.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 9 May 2026
The Hobart Plan Commission delivered unanimous yes votes to two separate site plans, both of which will be operated by Amazon Web Services at 61st Avenue and Colorado Street.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
As for Charisse, the concept, owned by chef Jason Craine, operated out of the space for 10 years.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Ravanetti notes that this system has operated for more than a century and the bank has never lost a single euro on these loans.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Before the Mansur family took over, the location operated as a small, struggling restaurant called The Lobster Trap.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Ladd and Kelsey operated their Pasadena firm from 1959 to 1982.
—Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 9 May 2026
The restriction covers all Bahamian islands, including private islands operated by cruise companies.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Norovirus outbreaks happen relatively often on cruise ships, especially those operated by major cruise lines.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 9 May 2026
The Hobart Plan Commission delivered unanimous yes votes to two separate site plans, both of which will be operated by Amazon Web Services at 61st Avenue and Colorado Street.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
As for Charisse, the concept, owned by chef Jason Craine, operated out of the space for 10 years.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Ravanetti notes that this system has operated for more than a century and the bank has never lost a single euro on these loans.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Before the Mansur family took over, the location operated as a small, struggling restaurant called The Lobster Trap.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operated
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Depending on the time of year, highlights include the new rhododendron gardens, the all-glass Palm House, the new Butterfly House, and the Nordic Beer Garden, highlighting plants used by Nordic brewers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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For the project, the ORNL researchers used two specialized instruments to study how these molten salts behave under reactor-like conditions.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Johannes then drilled a transition 3-pointer that got the home crowd fired up, though the Sun still managed to outscore the Liberty 23-21 in the third.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The ban affects private destinations in the Bahamas managed by Carnival Cruise Line, including Celebration Key and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Snell worked around Kim’s throwing error in the third to pitch a scoreless third and his day was done after 77 pitches.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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After his playing days were over, Kerr worked as a basketball analyst for TNT, then was an executive with the Suns from 2007-10.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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Some of those earnings could then be utilized to support low-income families needing childcare.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The University of Illinois postponed all exams that were scheduled to take place Friday, Saturday or Sunday for all classes, regardless of whether the courses utilized Canvas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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That’s similar to how the Fire-Rescue Department handled a highly critical 2023 audit of how the city coordinates brush management on city property, including in parks, wildlands and canyons.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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In Islamic thought, wealth is understood as a trust from God, to be handled with care and never mistaken for proof of divine endorsement.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
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Instead of everything being controlled through a single touch-screen, dedicated physical controls and circuits would allow easier servicing of individual components.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Altman and Brockman say OpenAI is still controlled by a nonprofit foundation, despite having a for-profit arm with outside investors.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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The suit says that Cantrell was eventually transferred to Oregon Health & Science University hospital, where doctors immediately recognized his condition as life-threatening, stabilized him and performed multiple surgeries, including amputating his arm up to his shoulder.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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No autopsy was performed after Chad declined, and she was buried within days, per KSL-TV.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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DeepMind has also applied its AI systems to fields including genetics, computer coding, and weather prediction.—
Alison Eldridge,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
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Enthralled by Felipe Rose, a go-go boy decked out in Native American regalia at the Anvil, a notorious gay Manhattan disco, Morali applied that approach to his next conceptual act, Village People.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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“Operated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operated. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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