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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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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
Director of operations Steve LaFountain, formerly of Horses and Little Prince, designed the Venice beverage program and will help to implement these changes.
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The city is also holding a charter election that would make technical changes to city operations as well as increasing mayor and City Council pay.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
The new Six Flags operating structure brings park leadership closer to daily operations.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
As many as 15 rescuers from multiple agencies joined the rescue operation, including Avery County EMS, Avery County Emergency Management and the Linville Volunteer Fire Department, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The city is also holding a charter election that would make technical changes to city operations as well as increasing mayor and City Council pay.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
The new Six Flags operating structure brings park leadership closer to daily operations.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
As many as 15 rescuers from multiple agencies joined the rescue operation, including Avery County EMS, Avery County Emergency Management and the Linville Volunteer Fire Department, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operation
Noun
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Williams said that the new results can help inform the experimental design for these future missions.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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If the company’s new partnership with Steppenwolf can advance this mission even further, then the years ahead are looking bright.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Their whole planning process is now built around efficiency and resilience.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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LeBron James continues to defy the aging process with a 28-point night.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Keogh said Hein is not solely to blame for the financial management problems but also said Groveland had outgrown his management style as the city gained over 10,000 residents during Hein’s tenure.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Detectives booked Avon Owens, 18, and another unidentified 18-year-old for murder and the use of a firearm during the commission of a murder on April 10, 2026.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Elegant folding design for easy storage in bags, backpacks or purses with a lightweight yet durable frame for everyday use.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The company expected to be nearly halfway to its goal of 25,000 new jobs in the area by 2038.—
Kendall Staton,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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And really got to that and did a nice job of mixing the four-seamer, the two-seamer.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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After the procedure, doctors asked how his tremor felt.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Johns Hopkins notes, however, that disc replacement is still a relatively newer procedure and that long-term risk and outcome data are more limited than for traditional fusion.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Cool defended Nanos' handling of the sheriff's department budget, argued that the sheriff should not have to answer all of the board's questions in a public setting, and downplayed concerns of retaliation against Cross and Lappin.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of Wednesday’s hearings, experts said his handling of them could affect his chances at a pivotal moment of his reelection campaign and set the tone for how Congress oversees the nation’s health agenda at a time of rampant distrust and misinformation.—
Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The limited memory, along with the less powerful chip, could slow down some applications.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Then, at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, requests to approve rezoning and a development agreement for the project were removed from consideration because the petitioner had withdrawn its application, with the city indicating the move was because the project did not have the council’s support.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Operation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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