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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 applies
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
Miles is a brilliant basketball player, comparable to a painter or actor with her showmanship on the court and a mind that operates at a different level than most other athletes.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Summit Huts already operates five backcountry huts in Summit County and will fundraise to build the Frisco hut.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The service operates across more than 900 servers in 100+ locations, offering flexibility for browsing, streaming, and file sharing.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026
The company also operates another rideshare program called Bandwagon, which has four launches under its belt so far.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Democrats are demanding changes to the way ICE operates, requiring judicial warrants before immigration officers enter homes, banning their use of face masks, just to name a few, those measures were not a part of the Senate deal.
—NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Trinity Health operates 92 hospitals across the country.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
The movie itself operates on that same binary.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2026
His rocket company, SpaceX, already operates the Starlink constellation, which currently has more than 9,500 satellites flying.
—Tessa McCann, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Summit Huts already operates five backcountry huts in Summit County and will fundraise to build the Frisco hut.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The service operates across more than 900 servers in 100+ locations, offering flexibility for browsing, streaming, and file sharing.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026
The company also operates another rideshare program called Bandwagon, which has four launches under its belt so far.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Democrats are demanding changes to the way ICE operates, requiring judicial warrants before immigration officers enter homes, banning their use of face masks, just to name a few, those measures were not a part of the Senate deal.
—NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Trinity Health operates 92 hospitals across the country.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
The movie itself operates on that same binary.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2026
His rocket company, SpaceX, already operates the Starlink constellation, which currently has more than 9,500 satellites flying.
—Tessa McCann, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operates
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In the maneuver, a deputy or officer or trooper uses the front of his or her patrol car to push the rear corner of a fleeing car or truck, forcing it into a spin and allowing the officer to block the car and bring it to a stop.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Aubrey mother uses rally to teach daughter Aubrey residents Emily Murray, 43, and her 9-year-old daughter Storie spent Friday evening making signs and decorating a shirt before attending their first No Kings protest in Frisco on Saturday.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Twenty years after her diagnosis, Stones manages the condition through regular exercise and good nutrition and advocates for bone health, developing bone-friendly recipes inspired by her love of baking and shared with the Royal Osteoporosis Society in the United Kingdom.—
Hadia Zainab,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Officials state the move will place leadership closer to the Western lands the agency manages and improve its mission.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The acidic composition of white vinegar works efficiently to break down the film that can accumulate on your windows.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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The bill only applies to social media platforms with $1 billion or more in annual advertising revenue, a pool that includes other social media giants such as YouTube and TikTok but may not capture other popular platforms like Discord, which is widely used by gamers.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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The overtime deduction applies to compensation covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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One person handles the hotel, another takes on excursions, another manages dining.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Instead of micromanaging every finger, humans provide high-level input while the AI handles coordination.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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At Fordham University, hundreds of female students gather for Smart Women Securities meets to learn about analyzing equities and financial statements, according to Rosa Romeo, a Fordham accounting professor who supervises the group.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Minnesota State Patrol, which supervises security at the Capitol complex, had a more conservative estimate of around 100,000.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
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Following liftoff, the SLS rocket will place Orion into Earth orbit before the capsule performs a burn that sends the spacecraft toward the moon.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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During the trial, the team collected real-world data to evaluate how quantum positioning performs in a live national rail network.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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Its 11-inch Liquid Retina display utilizes P3 wide color and True Tone technology to provide stunning visuals with ultra-low reflectivity.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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All calls will be checked by a framework that utilizes the 12 Hawk-Eye cameras that are universal to all MLB parks.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Operates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operates. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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