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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
The department also operates Brinc Lemur S units for indoor tactical situations and the autonomous DJI Box 3 with Matrice 4TD — a drone-in-a-box platform that is programmed to launch, navigate and return to base entirely on its own.
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Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
CoreCivic purchased the facility from the county in October 1996 and currently owns and operates the facility.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 7 June 2026
The crime was reported to Boston Police by an employee of the Museum of African American History which operates the historical site, according to an incident report.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
OpenClaw — which independently operates apps, web browsers and smart home appliances based on commands users send via messaging apps like WhatsApp — is one of the most popular AI agents today.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
The result is an antenna that operates at very low frequencies, around 35–36 kHz, while remaining far more compact than the conventional electrical antennas that work at those same frequencies.
—Omar Kardoudi
june 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026
The Parlor next door operates at a different frequency, with cobalt blue and deep purple walls, a slower service pace, and a menu that demands more of the kitchen.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
Manaea tinkers and sometimes operates on instinct and feel.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Chang now operates private dinners, pop-ups and his growing chili oil business, but said food remains closely tied to culture and family identity.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
CoreCivic purchased the facility from the county in October 1996 and currently owns and operates the facility.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 7 June 2026
The crime was reported to Boston Police by an employee of the Museum of African American History which operates the historical site, according to an incident report.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
OpenClaw — which independently operates apps, web browsers and smart home appliances based on commands users send via messaging apps like WhatsApp — is one of the most popular AI agents today.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
The result is an antenna that operates at very low frequencies, around 35–36 kHz, while remaining far more compact than the conventional electrical antennas that work at those same frequencies.
—Omar Kardoudi
june 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026
The Parlor next door operates at a different frequency, with cobalt blue and deep purple walls, a slower service pace, and a menu that demands more of the kitchen.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
Manaea tinkers and sometimes operates on instinct and feel.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Chang now operates private dinners, pop-ups and his growing chili oil business, but said food remains closely tied to culture and family identity.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operates
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One of the most criticized uses a four-letter word widely considered homophobic.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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This gray-and-white kitchen uses two-tone paint and Shaker-style fronts for a classic design.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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The group closely manages its propaganda and marketing with several guides that members must strictly adhere to.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Venue operator Live Nation — which manages more than 300 facilities across the country — initially hoped to build a permanent amphitheater nearby, but scrapped those plans in 2023 after the Irvine City Council ended negotiations.—
Clay Marshall,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The villa layout works great for families needing space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Churning out lazy, uninspired movies no longer works, even if they're attached to a previously important brand name.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The same applies during perimenopause, when cycle length and hormonal patterns become less predictable.—
Allison Palmer
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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This offer applies to products under warranty and even some past the warranty period (which varies by product).—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Blue Water Bistro, nearer the sand, handles relaxed lunches and dinners with dishes such as lobster tail burger and seafood claypot.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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As Petruschin focuses on the show’s host, head makeup artist Natasha Marcelina handles the show’s roster of guests.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Milshtein previously served as adviser to COGAT, which supervises civilian policy in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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As chief of patrol, Hein supervises the most visible aspects of the Police Department that define its image in the minds of most Chicagoans, including emergency response, crisis intervention, traffic control, routine patrol and community policing efforts.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Grande performs the track while sitting on a stool with one leg tucked under her.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2026
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Research generally shows Medicare Advantage performs well on preventive care and some utilization measures.—
Eve Cunningham,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The Chips & Lawnmower Queso utilizes the beer in the creamy cheese dip, while the crispy pizzas made with fresh dough range from Kale Yeah!—
Melissa Liebling-goldberg,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Eco effort Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco has EV charging stations, vegan and vegetarian dining options, and utilizes recyclable plastic to-go containers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Operates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operates. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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