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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 utilizes
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
For its part, American Cruise Lines operates a fleet of 28 ships and sails exclusively in the United States, including along the Mississippi River, on the Columbia and Snake rivers, across Alaska, and beyond.
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
The brand operates through a global network of 227 stores.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
At EZCorp, which operates hundreds of EZPawn shops across the United States, the pawn loans outstanding and overall revenue hit record highs during the second quarter.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Looking Ahead The Sun operates on roughly 11-year cycles of high and low activity.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The program operates within the machinery of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — a centralized federal database with broad access to other records.
—Kate Caldwell, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Though Lilly operates a heavy presence overseas, the company has recently announced the creation of four new manufacturing plants across the country that will cost a total of $27 billion and add 13,000 construction and manufacturing jobs.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
In Memphis, the city and Shelby County are investigating the feasibility of opening their own lab, much like the lab that the Metro Nashville Police Department operates.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
The internet operates as a global network that transfers information between servers, devices and data centers.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
The brand operates through a global network of 227 stores.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
At EZCorp, which operates hundreds of EZPawn shops across the United States, the pawn loans outstanding and overall revenue hit record highs during the second quarter.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Looking Ahead The Sun operates on roughly 11-year cycles of high and low activity.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The program operates within the machinery of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — a centralized federal database with broad access to other records.
—Kate Caldwell, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Though Lilly operates a heavy presence overseas, the company has recently announced the creation of four new manufacturing plants across the country that will cost a total of $27 billion and add 13,000 construction and manufacturing jobs.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
In Memphis, the city and Shelby County are investigating the feasibility of opening their own lab, much like the lab that the Metro Nashville Police Department operates.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
The internet operates as a global network that transfers information between servers, devices and data centers.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operates
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Breast ultrasound uses sound waves to look at the breast and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses radio waves and magnets to make detailed images, often used for high-risk patients.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Our team uses data analysis, with data partner AccuPoint Solutions, and editorial review to compile CNBC's Financial Advisor 100 list.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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That is precisely what this Million Dollar Lasagna manages to be.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mun-ju manages to get through to Kim, relaying to him that the payment on the submarine has been frozen.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Holding his hand helps calm him down (a magic touch that works well with real kids, too).—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Unlike mat Pilates, which utilizes an exercise mat as its base, Club Pilates teaches reformer Pilates which uses a specialized machine made up of a sliding carriage, springs, pulleys, a headrest and foot bar.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Drawing on Riefenstahl’s own words to reveal hypocrisy and self-mythologizing, the film utilizes archival footage and photographs to make history feel alive, immediate, and unsettlingly urgent.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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Todd was previously a judge in the Davidson County General Sessions Court, which handles low-level cases and preliminary hearings in felony cases.—
Evan Mealins,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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Of all the intriguing storylines following the Knicks throughout training camp, none may be as interesting as how the organization handles the last roster spot.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The private firm, which Yu says had $20 million in revenue in 2024, provides consulting, supervises construction and drafts designs for urban landscapes around the world.—
Elisabeth Brier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cucinelli supervises the company’s image and communication, especially through social platforms, and has greatly contributed to reach out to the younger generations.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The city also performs well in affordability and variety.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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EncryptionSafe also offers a free edition that performs all essential encryption tasks, and Encrypto is entirely free.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Slim Denim The same principle applies to slim denim which, in a classic blue wash, is a more polished take on your typical pair of skinny jeans.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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This advice applies to almost all evergreen shrubs like hollies, boxwoods, and myrtles.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Operates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operates. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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