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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
This process, called the solar dynamo, operates deep below the surface.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
That spirit led him to cofound Hummingbird Resources a year earlier, which began as a grassroots exploration company and today operates mines in three West African countries.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 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
Physically present where Jackpocket operates.
—Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 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
Main Street Sports Group, which operates FanDuel Sports Network — the Angels’ TV home — is attempting to re-negotiate its TV deals amid financial losses.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Turmoil at Main Street Sports Group, which operates the FanDuel Sports Network RSNs, could lead more teams to do the same.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Viu, owned by PCCW, operates across Asia, the Middle East and South Africa.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
That spirit led him to cofound Hummingbird Resources a year earlier, which began as a grassroots exploration company and today operates mines in three West African countries.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 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
Physically present where Jackpocket operates.
—Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 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
Main Street Sports Group, which operates FanDuel Sports Network — the Angels’ TV home — is attempting to re-negotiate its TV deals amid financial losses.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Turmoil at Main Street Sports Group, which operates the FanDuel Sports Network RSNs, could lead more teams to do the same.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Viu, owned by PCCW, operates across Asia, the Middle East and South Africa.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operates
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The bureau uses data from the IRS and its American Community Survey to calculate migration, although the ACS data lags by a year and requires statisticians to project the data forward.—
Mike Schneider,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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This design uses a muted mix of baby pink, mauve, beige, and tan to create florals and checkerboard print.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) manages the fund on behalf of the Norwegian population.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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This person the one who manages your manager.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Throughout the novel, Nikki works tirelessly to prove herself amongst industry male figureheads who don’t value her voice, personhood, and brilliance, while managing pressure from a boss who isn't her advocate and navigating challenging colleagues steeped in misogyny and who are power-hungry.—
Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But that’s not how state terror works.—
M. Gessen,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The designation only applies to the sign, not the attached building, which houses Americana Pizza.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ideal model securely streams biometric data into clinical systems, applies advanced analytics within provider workflows and translates insights into coordinated care delivery across pharmacies, community services and home support.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Unlike end-of-life recycling plants, the CRCC primarily handles unused cells and residues from pilot production.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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ChatGPT handles the thinking work that used to require a whole team.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 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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The position directly supervises all parole agent specialists and parole agent supervisors assigned to the Division of Training Unit.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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Gro-Low sumac performs best in full sun and tolerates partial shade, but will become less vigorous as the shade deepens.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Last week, Matthew Allen, a Minneapolis rapper and activist who performs as Nur-D, put his body on the line to fight ICE.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ecological and economical practicality By replacing fossil-fuel boilers with a system that utilizes electricity when prices are at their lowest, companies can finally align their ecological goals with economic practicality.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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Aristidou utilizes Danae, whose controlling dad suffocates her with his seemingly overbearing rigidness, as a counterpoint to the other extreme of fatherhood.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Operates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operates. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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