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as in manages
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 works
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 utilizes
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 operates
Today, Hamas operates without a coherent leadership, a reality its remaining figures seem unwilling to confront.
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Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
Airports pick a side TSA owns and operates some of the video monitors at airports which have been added to try to expedite the screening process by displaying reminders and sometimes include DHS messages.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express currently operates service throughout Europe, including a three-night Paris to Portofino journey, a one-night Paris to Budapest, a one-night Geneva to Venice, and more.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
The Chicago Department of Aviation, which operates O’Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport, also declined DHS’s request.
—Lillian Rizzo,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The Bartoszek family also operates Wioletta’s Polish Market in Milwaukee.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The hospitality titan, which currently operates 36 hotels, resorts, and private residences in 20 countries, has announced its first luxury yacht will launch in the spring of 2027.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
Easy Peasy is from the same team that operates the nearby Huddle Soft Serve ice cream window.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The company also operates specialty labels Drafthouse Films and Tribeca Films.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
Airports pick a side TSA owns and operates some of the video monitors at airports which have been added to try to expedite the screening process by displaying reminders and sometimes include DHS messages.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express currently operates service throughout Europe, including a three-night Paris to Portofino journey, a one-night Paris to Budapest, a one-night Geneva to Venice, and more.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
The Chicago Department of Aviation, which operates O’Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport, also declined DHS’s request.
—Lillian Rizzo,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The Bartoszek family also operates Wioletta’s Polish Market in Milwaukee.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The hospitality titan, which currently operates 36 hotels, resorts, and private residences in 20 countries, has announced its first luxury yacht will launch in the spring of 2027.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
Easy Peasy is from the same team that operates the nearby Huddle Soft Serve ice cream window.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The company also operates specialty labels Drafthouse Films and Tribeca Films.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operates
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Reports of early concepts include a screenless, wearable device that uses voice input and subtle haptics, envisioned more as an ambient companion than a traditional gadget.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Among the allegations, the USTR determined that China uses state subsidies to lessen competition and create dependencies on the country for non-market entrants.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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Whether seen as a necessary application of justice or a politically fraught escalation, the case ensures that the debate over how America manages its most sensitive secrets is far from over.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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But the bigger question is how the industry manages them, and whether lenders are incentivized to prioritize durability over growth for its own sake.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Darwent works with three other teachers.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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That introduced me to works like Hiroshima, Mon Amour, The Battle of Algiers, and Claude Lanzmann’s Shoah, which really show how cinema can radically change how an entire nation sees itself.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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On the comfort front, Artistic Milliners’ Lounge Edit utilizes new fibers and weaving techniques to create fabrics that are soft and drape beautifully.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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The first collection utilizes sculptural wool, technical waterproof gabardine, plush shearling and animal-free fur.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Shippers likely won’t be able to make plans to avoid the charges, as Chattogram Port handles more than 92 percent of the total export and import cargo in and out of Bangladesh.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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In August, a lawsuit accused OpenAI of encouraging a teenager’s suicide, intensifying scrutiny around how ChatGPT handles mental health interactions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Sebastio supervises retail, finance and an in-house team of three designers for product consistency, as the brand was first inspired by his own and his father’s wardrobe.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The assistant chief directly supervises section commanders, providing leadership, mentorship and guidance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Because no one ever performs it.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Jenner performs only on the bridge of the track.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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This philosophy applies to business owners seeking to develop managers and leaders within their organizations.—
Joe Boylan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The platform reportedly applies principles borrowed from structural engineering in bridges and skyscrapers and uses a triangular honeycomb structure for superior stability and load distribution.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Operates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operates. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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