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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
Physically present where Jackpocket operates.
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Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
The startup further claims its battery contains no toxic or rare-earth materials and operates over a temperature range from negative 22 degrees Fahrenheit to 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Global Entry, which operates at the Milwaukee airport, appears to remain affected.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Everybody operates best at a different [emotional] level.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 15 Feb. 2026
The organization operates in 44 countries and all 50 states, reaching roughly a million people a year.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
The plaintiffs argue that the way the government operates the dams violates the Endangered Species Act, and over decades of litigation judges have repeatedly ordered changes to help the fish.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
The canal, completed in 1914, operates 24/7, like a conveyor belt, passing vessels back and forth between the oceans.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Payton operates with a similar philosophy, having shown elasticity in embracing analytics, rest and recovery methods and modern technology.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
The startup further claims its battery contains no toxic or rare-earth materials and operates over a temperature range from negative 22 degrees Fahrenheit to 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Global Entry, which operates at the Milwaukee airport, appears to remain affected.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Everybody operates best at a different [emotional] level.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 15 Feb. 2026
The organization operates in 44 countries and all 50 states, reaching roughly a million people a year.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
The plaintiffs argue that the way the government operates the dams violates the Endangered Species Act, and over decades of litigation judges have repeatedly ordered changes to help the fish.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
The canal, completed in 1914, operates 24/7, like a conveyor belt, passing vessels back and forth between the oceans.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Payton operates with a similar philosophy, having shown elasticity in embracing analytics, rest and recovery methods and modern technology.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operates
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Kaley’s case also uses a novel approach.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Pixel 10a uses Corning Gorilla Glass 7i to protect the screen, which resists breakage when dropped up to 1 meter on asphalt.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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Garland’s debut is expected to be delayed until March as the training staff manages continued soreness in his surgically repaired left great toe.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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Still, Postecoglou, who only entered the radar of British football fans after taking charge of Celtic in June 2021, manages to grip audiences better than almost anyone else in the game with his straight-talking brand and non-negotiable footballing approach.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Kasa 1080p Indoor Pan/Tilt Wired Security Camera While not specifically designed for pet owners like the first two options, this Kasa indoor camera works for pet, baby and security-monitoring inside your home.—
Trisha Easto,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The recent release of Emerald Fennell’s version of Emily Brontë’s 1847 classic has prompted a new wave of debates over literary fidelity, but the truth is that Wuthering Heights works no matter the context or the culture.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Its flat side can be used for outlining; its fine tip fills in sparse areas with hairlike strokes; and the broad side of the tip applies wider strokes as needed.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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The certification currently applies to Longchamp’s leather goods division, the core of the business, but the assessment extended beyond raw material sourcing to encompass internal logistics, governance structures, supplier management and even event production and influencer marketing guidelines.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Its network handles a range of freight services, including bulk commodity exports.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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River Forest village President Cathy Adduci and village administrator Matt Walsh said the plan is advancing to the Development Review Board, which handles Planned Unit Development applications for large-scale projects.—
Igor Studenkov,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Jack Lang had been summoned to report on Sunday to the Foreign Ministry, which supervises the Arab World Institute, a cultural and research institution that promotes understanding of the Arab world.—
Reuters 13 hr ago,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Rodriguez works at an after-school program in Orange County and supervises third graders.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Why Protein Is So Important Protein plays a role in nearly every function your body performs, says registered dietitian Lauren Manaker.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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In 1964 Nagasaki, 14-year-old Kikuo (Soya Kurokawa) performs at a New Year’s event, impressing Hanjiro (Ken Watanabe), a beloved kabuki legend.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Investigating inconsistencies in the case, Morris utilizes testimonies from key figures to recreate pieces of the night in question in strange and striking detail.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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For high-temperature liquids like molten salts, a custom densitometer utilizes the Archimedes principle to measure density.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Operates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operates. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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