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as in mission
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
a secret operation which, if it is discovered, the government will deny any knowledge of
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2
as in process
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
a specific mathematical operation is required in order to get the correct answer
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
given the constant threat of robbery, the operation of a convenience store can be quite stressful
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as in use
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
a considerable amount of training is required for the operation of these new high-tech weapons systems
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Recent Examples of operation
Dalton said board members hope to find another leader who will expand an operation that’s been in existence for nearly seven decades.
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Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
That included calculating not only its carbon footprint, but also its water use footprint and biodiversity impacts across operations.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Through his tenure as COO, Welz has helped shape Secretly’s physical operations, while launching and developing its digital services and DSP relationships.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
On April 8, 1940, Hitler briefed his propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels, on an imminent military operation in Denmark and Norway.
—Timothy W. Ryback, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
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Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
That included calculating not only its carbon footprint, but also its water use footprint and biodiversity impacts across operations.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Through his tenure as COO, Welz has helped shape Secretly’s physical operations, while launching and developing its digital services and DSP relationships.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
On April 8, 1940, Hitler briefed his propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels, on an imminent military operation in Denmark and Norway.
—Timothy W. Ryback, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operation
Noun
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Each mission can last up to 36 minutes, depending on payload and conditions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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However, according to a draft of its charter, its mission has since expanded to address conflicts worldwide.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Many of the hospital’s patients who were accompanied by ICE agents over the last month or so came in after being injured while in custody or during the process of being detained, the doctor said.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Over the past several weeks, Israel has launched a contentious land regulation process that will deepen its control in the occupied West Bank.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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John Rose, chief risk officer for global travel management company Altour, said strains could surface at airports more quickly this time because the TSA workforce also will be remembering the last shutdown.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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All this comes with an impressive calorie tradeoff – fewer than 4 calories per medium-sized berry, making strawberries a satisfying option for snacking or dessert when healthy weight management is a priority.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Democrats are calling for judicial warrants before agents can enter private property, a ban on ICE agents wearing face masks, requiring the use of body cameras and new laws for use-of-force standards.—
Justin Gomez,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The pervasive use of less lethal tactics, caught on video and ricocheting across social media, began in late spring and summer in California and Oregon, expanded into Chicago in the fall and reached a crescendo in Minneapolis, where officers shot and killed two protesters last month.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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With the right development, the cost of residing here could be more affordable than typical; that would be attractive for the thousands of lower-paying jobs in the area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Set against a backdrop of oppressive heat and drought, the narrative follows Isabel, a 17-year-old from the rural north who takes a job at an upscale country club outside Manila.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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The episode delves into the confidential medical procedure to collect DNA and evidence and gives one of the most detailed depictions of the process for television.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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This is a common question because the terms rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty sound similar but actually refer to different types of procedures.—
Carlos Wolf,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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The administration's handling of the Epstein files also enraged the congresswoman.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Since launching her campaign, Raman has also joined a chorus of Angelenos criticizing Bass’ handling of the catastrophic Palisades fire, saying the city must be better prepared for major emergencies.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Therefore, the practical application of all-solid-state sodium-ion batteries, which are the solid-state version of sodium-ion batteries, is highly desired in many industries.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Regular application helps improve elasticity and supports skin regeneration, which can soften the appearance of stretch marks and aid recovery from sun exposure or minor skin stress.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Operation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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