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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
Moscow also operates other types of aircraft, including its Tu-95 strategic bombers and the Il-78 transport aircraft.
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
The company currently operates stores across 42 states, leaving only Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Mississippi and West Virginia without locations.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Those items must be taken to household hazardous waste drop-off sites, like one the city operates at the Miramar landfill.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Blued’s international version HeeSay remains searchable on app stores outside of China, while Finka operates solely within the country.
—Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Novant operates more than 900 locations, including 19 hospitals, 750 physician clinics, along with urgent care, outpatient and imaging facilities across North Carolina and the Southeast.
—Chase Jordan
november 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
New Star Shoes, which still operates the factory, did not respond to a request for comment.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Hadsel, a veteran of search and rescue teams and recovery diving outfits, operates a company called Peace River K9 Search and Rescue.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
Its team operates worldwide, including in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Riyadh and Dubai.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
The company currently operates stores across 42 states, leaving only Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Mississippi and West Virginia without locations.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Those items must be taken to household hazardous waste drop-off sites, like one the city operates at the Miramar landfill.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Blued’s international version HeeSay remains searchable on app stores outside of China, while Finka operates solely within the country.
—Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Novant operates more than 900 locations, including 19 hospitals, 750 physician clinics, along with urgent care, outpatient and imaging facilities across North Carolina and the Southeast.
—Chase Jordan
november 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
New Star Shoes, which still operates the factory, did not respond to a request for comment.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Hadsel, a veteran of search and rescue teams and recovery diving outfits, operates a company called Peace River K9 Search and Rescue.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
Its team operates worldwide, including in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Riyadh and Dubai.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operates
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On the back end, VA is ramping up AI uses that ease the burden on workers.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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My lightning patch was made by Barrière, whose co-founder Cleo Davis-Urman told me that the company uses a process called micronization to break down large molecules into particles small enough to enter the bloodstream.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2025
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Her firm manages several ETFs with exposure to the technology sector, including the SPDR NYSE Technology ETF, which has gained 38% so far this year as of Friday’s close.—
Blair Bao,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The National Film Development Corporation, established in 1975, manages the Waves Film Bazaar, connecting Indian creators with global markets.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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The fundraiser benefits Hamilton's CARES Foundation, an organization that works with cancer research centers and emphasizes finding cures that prevent long-term harm to patients.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The chip that works this optical magic is not much to see.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Legal observers are also watching whether the Court’s conservative majority—which invoked the major questions doctrine to strike down Biden-era initiatives on student loans, pandemic mandates, and climate rules—applies the same standard to a Republican president.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The same applies to Stanley Black & Decker — a big Wednesday gainer.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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The national entertainment group Knitting Factory Entertainment handles talent-buying duties, according to the release.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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RIOgaleão–Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim (GIG) handles most international flights, while Airport Santos Dumont (SDU) focuses on domestic routes and is closer to downtown.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 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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In the clip, bassist Lewis Maynard performs a dance routine—specifically choreographed for the song by Bullyache—in sparkly leggings in front of a dark curtain.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
11 Nov. 2025
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One couple performs the first half of a song and a second couple completes the second half.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The irobot Roomba saves space with its mini home base and utilizes smart technology to map out a space and clean in precise rows while avoiding furniture.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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Badlands is a decidedly B-movie that thoroughly utilizes and enjoys the freedoms allowed when any prestige ambition is eschewed.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Operates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operates. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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