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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
Milwaukee operates on a tight budget and has thrived on developing pitchers from within the organization or signing cheaper players.
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Sage Harvest stopped offering cooking classes out of the Brady Street space last year after Glorioso's Italian Market was sold to a group owned in part by members of the Presta family, which operates Valli Produce, a grocery store chain in northeastern Illinois.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
However, the study’s interpreters mistakenly assume that the rodent brain operates in the same way as the human brain.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2025
The label operates over 70 stores internationally and participates in sustainability programs such as Fabrics of the Future and circular design initiatives, underscoring its B-Corp certification and transparency standards.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Each rotor operates independently, providing redundancy in the event of motor failure.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Its team operates worldwide, including in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Riyadh and Dubai.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The ocean carrier’s APM Terminals subsidiary, which already operates and partially owns the Pipavav Port in India’s western-most state Gujarat, signed a formal agreement with the state’s maritime board to expand the gateway with an investment of $2 billion.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Under the new structure, OpenAI’s for-profit arm operates as the OpenAI Group Public Benefit Corporation but remains under the control of its nonprofit foundation.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Sage Harvest stopped offering cooking classes out of the Brady Street space last year after Glorioso's Italian Market was sold to a group owned in part by members of the Presta family, which operates Valli Produce, a grocery store chain in northeastern Illinois.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
However, the study’s interpreters mistakenly assume that the rodent brain operates in the same way as the human brain.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2025
The label operates over 70 stores internationally and participates in sustainability programs such as Fabrics of the Future and circular design initiatives, underscoring its B-Corp certification and transparency standards.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Each rotor operates independently, providing redundancy in the event of motor failure.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Its team operates worldwide, including in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Riyadh and Dubai.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The ocean carrier’s APM Terminals subsidiary, which already operates and partially owns the Pipavav Port in India’s western-most state Gujarat, signed a formal agreement with the state’s maritime board to expand the gateway with an investment of $2 billion.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Under the new structure, OpenAI’s for-profit arm operates as the OpenAI Group Public Benefit Corporation but remains under the control of its nonprofit foundation.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operates
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Kwei uses his last breath to send his brother to Genna, offering him a chance to at least attempt his first hunt.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Dancing with the Stars contestant also uses the Body patches.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Arkansas Department of Human Services oversees SNAP, and the Arkansas Department of Health manages WIC.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The teenager manages to skip around Carreras’ challenge, but the defensive pressure means Yamal runs straight into Orkun Kokcu’s tackle.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 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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When Truth writes and performs a poem about her ordeal it is posted online for the world to see.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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When Francis performs at an open-mic poetry event, Lee swings by just in time for his daughter’s go.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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