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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
Pakistan has operated as a major mediator in US-Iran talks since a ceasefire was first announced.
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Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Zelenskyy issued a decree on May 26 naming a military unit of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, or UPA, which operated during the 1940s and 1950s and has been accused in Poland of mass killings.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
Zelenskyy issued a decree on May 26 naming a unit of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, or UPA, which operated during the 1940s and 1950s and has been accused in Poland of mass killings.
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CBS News,
20 June 2026
Zelensky issued a decree on May 26 naming a unit of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, or UPA, which operated during the 1940s and 1950s and has been accused in Poland of mass killings.
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Claudia Ciobanu,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Instead, it is remotely operated, allowing the crew to remain protected within the hull.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
One of them was reportedly headed by Angel Quiros and operated in the area of William Street, while the other was headed by Daniel Diaz-Rivera and operated in the area of Maple Avenue, officials said.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
For years, digital systems largely operated at human tempo.
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Patricia Camden,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
In the world of Berle and Means, firms operated mostly within the boundaries of nation-states.
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Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Zelenskyy issued a decree on May 26 naming a military unit of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, or UPA, which operated during the 1940s and 1950s and has been accused in Poland of mass killings.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Zelenskyy issued a decree on May 26 naming a unit of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, or UPA, which operated during the 1940s and 1950s and has been accused in Poland of mass killings.
—
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Zelensky issued a decree on May 26 naming a unit of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, or UPA, which operated during the 1940s and 1950s and has been accused in Poland of mass killings.
—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Instead, it is remotely operated, allowing the crew to remain protected within the hull.
—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
One of them was reportedly headed by Angel Quiros and operated in the area of William Street, while the other was headed by Daniel Diaz-Rivera and operated in the area of Maple Avenue, officials said.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
For years, digital systems largely operated at human tempo.
—
Patricia Camden,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
In the world of Berle and Means, firms operated mostly within the boundaries of nation-states.
—
Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operated
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Since the launch of LineShine, the supercomputer has been used for applications ranging from climate modeling and engineering simulations to drug discovery, neuroscience and AI, the center said.
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The newer techniques, and the ones being used by the better clinics in Turkey, are FUE and DHI.
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Morocco attempted five shots before Scotland managed its first, which did not come until the 44th minute.
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Among those another shot back was Jon Rahm, who missed two good chances Friday morning but still managed a 68 without a bogey on his card.
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La Roja needs quicker movement of the ball and its players, more adaptation to what the opponent is doing (Saudi Arabia is not going to play free and open after seeing what worked) and to be more ruthless.
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Elmo Fire Department I‑20 westbound was closed as crews worked the scene.
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Beginning with opener Lake Bachar, Miami manager Clayton McCullough utilized eight pitchers to cover nine innings, four of whom pitched multiple innings.
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Andrean utilized five pitchers against Guerin (28-3-1).
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The source familiar with the 2024 fire probe said city inspectors now have questions following this new blaze about how the company handled the recovery from the last incident.
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Your perceptive nature senses a family need, household issue, or emotional loose end that should be handled before bigger plans move forward.
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Key moment The Dream controlled the game early.
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Unlike other watering systems, the IrriSense 2 houses its controller, sprinkler, electric valve, and nutrient feeder in a single device, controlled via an app on your phone.
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Among the hundreds of surgeries performed over three decades by ElAttrache, his patients include the four 2024 MLB most valuable player and Cy Young Award winners — Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal.
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The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery reports that the average number of hair restoration surgeries performed per member in the past year is 178.
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Council members chose to open a public application to find her successor, and more than 110 people applied for the job.
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Adams and her dad applied pressure on the neck wound with beach towels.
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“Operated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operated. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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