as in operational
being in effective operation
the only operating nuclear power plant in the state
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as in handling
to control the mechanical operation of
do not operate heavy machinery, including cars, after taking this medication
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as in managing
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 working
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 using
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 operating
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.
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Rachel Nostrant,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Jan. 2026
Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.
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Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.
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Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.
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Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
Known for many years for its great and famous passenger trains, the last regularly scheduled FECR passenger train ran on July 31, 1968, due to the work stoppage by the non-operating unions that began on January 22, 1963.
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Seth H. Bramson,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Oct. 2022
On Monday, as Hasbro released its fourth quarter earnings, the toy maker recorded a $41.3 million net non-cash, non-operating charge associated with the company’s investment in the Discovery Family Channel.
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Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2022
ABC News,
24 June 2026
The supervisors unanimously approved a lease in May allowing American to add two more daily round trips from Carlsbad to Phoenix in the 76-seat Embraer 175 jets that have been operating out of Palomar since February 2025.
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Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Since the heat is removed directly from the source, the processors can continue operating at full performance even with much warmer coolant temperatures than traditional cooling systems would allow.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Under Chapter 11, Camp Mystic could attempt to reorganize and continue operating - or liquidate entirely.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Slate is aiming to begin operating the factory through its normal production processes by the fourth quarter, according to the company.
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Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Cranes required for construction could reach heights of up to 320 feet, potentially creating hazards for aircraft operating at altitudes as low as 500 feet.
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
For the first time, people are beginning to look beyond what happens on screen and question the systems operating behind it.
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Emma Pringle,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Carleen Health Institute once had campuses in Plantation and West Palm Beach, both operating with approval from Florida’s nursing board.
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Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
Adjective
True, some if the upside surprise has come from non-operating gains on holdings in huge, private AI pioneers, but not all of it.
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Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.
—
Rachel Nostrant,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Jan. 2026
Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.
—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.
—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.
—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
Known for many years for its great and famous passenger trains, the last regularly scheduled FECR passenger train ran on July 31, 1968, due to the work stoppage by the non-operating unions that began on January 22, 1963.
—
Seth H. Bramson,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Oct. 2022
On Monday, as Hasbro released its fourth quarter earnings, the toy maker recorded a $41.3 million net non-cash, non-operating charge associated with the company’s investment in the Discovery Family Channel.
—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2022
Verb
Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insecurity has worsened as the militants have started operating in the southern region.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
The supervisors unanimously approved a lease in May allowing American to add two more daily round trips from Carlsbad to Phoenix in the 76-seat Embraer 175 jets that have been operating out of Palomar since February 2025.
—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Since the heat is removed directly from the source, the processors can continue operating at full performance even with much warmer coolant temperatures than traditional cooling systems would allow.
—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Under Chapter 11, Camp Mystic could attempt to reorganize and continue operating - or liquidate entirely.
—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Slate is aiming to begin operating the factory through its normal production processes by the fourth quarter, according to the company.
—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Cranes required for construction could reach heights of up to 320 feet, potentially creating hazards for aircraft operating at altitudes as low as 500 feet.
—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
For the first time, people are beginning to look beyond what happens on screen and question the systems operating behind it.
—
Emma Pringle,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Carleen Health Institute once had campuses in Plantation and West Palm Beach, both operating with approval from Florida’s nursing board.
—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operating
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The acquisition aims to fuel Air Sprint's next phase of growth, including fleet expansion, operational enhancements, and technology investments to solidify its market leadership.
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October 1 is the deadline for formalizing operational plans for the upcoming water year.
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There is a dedicated Microsoft Copilot key and a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of handling AI workloads more efficiently than the main processor.
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Mediawan Rights, the sales arm of the production-distribution powerhouse, is handling international sales alongside Entourage Media.
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Nowadays, Monson de Kansky still keeps busy, whether by managing the Sierra Madre property; spending time with her four children, six grandchildren and cat, Lizzie; keeping up with current affairs and old friends; or, naturally, teaching dance.
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With the Heat needing to make some important decisions in the coming days to round out its new-look roster around two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, that process even includes managing its three two-way contract slots.
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Saunders was also a longtime staple on Baltimore TV screens, working for WJZ until 2013.
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As part of his work overseeing health and performance programs at Google for 17 years, Newton Cheng researched the studies to understand the isolation and loneliness that can accompany working from home.
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Twice last month, people in South Korea taking an exam to assess their English language skills - the results of which are often used to make hiring decisions - were caught using smart glasses.
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
Adjective
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The automatic stay halts proceedings but doesn't compel creditors to undo pre-petition filings without operative effect.
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Helms-Burton is, three decades after its enactment, fully operative against both categories of defendants, at least where Cuban entities are concerned.
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There was some buzz that the Colombia charms were running low or (gasp) extinguished, but Castaneda and Venecia were there for Portugal charms to match their jerseys.
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An immigrant from the Dominican Republic, Quezada had toiled 18 hours a day running a bodega in New Jersey.
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Army investigations have repeatedly pointed to the same factors contributing to fatal training incidents including sleep deprivation, inadequate training and inexperienced leaders supervising high-risk exercises.
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The family's complaint accuses the church of negligence in operating the event and in supervising the volunteer who allegedly placed the recording device.
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“Operating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operating. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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