operations

plural of operation
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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 operations Mizan said that the verdict accused him of carrying out operations on behalf of Israel, the United States and other groups Iran considers hostile. ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Lombardo directed state agencies to coordinate through Nevada’s emergency operations center. Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 The facility spans more than 10 million square feet and produces the Model Y and Cybertruck while also supporting battery and other advanced manufacturing operations. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026 Libra September 23 – October 22 The home issue competing with work may need a calmer order of operations. Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026 Developed by Skyports Infrastructure with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, the 33,400-square-foot facility includes a passenger terminal, flight operations, two takeoff-and-landing pads, and Joby’s Global Electric Aviation Charging System. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026 Finally, Pivot Toward Relevance by integrating allyship into daily operations and business strategy, demonstrating its direct impact on performance and career growth. Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The ash has clouded the skies over eastern Sicily and disrupted operations at nearby Catania International Airport. Anna Matranga, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 The Big Island airports were expected to resume operations Sunday, depending on conditions after the storm. Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • The new weapon could complement the AIM-174 or eventually take on some of its missions.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
  • When operational, the A3 will be used for high-value missions, including Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD), electronic attack, and strike operations while teaming with JAS 39 Gripen E and GlobalEye platforms.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • And the government reshuffles in Kyiv, as well as major anti-government protests, show that civil society and democratic processes are still alive and well in Ukraine.
    Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Sleep is when the brain consolidates memory, recalibrates stress and immune signaling and supports other restorative processes.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Most managements feel that the — on the price of their shares — that the higher, the better.
    Alex Crippen, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
  • These are different eras, and the respective managements are no longer the same, but something about this feels off.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • The county measure also speeds up approvals because rezoning applications don’t require an amendment to the underlying comprehensive development plan required by state law, typically a prolonged process.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Other initial products include a specialized quadruped for security applications and a humanoid robot platform for educators and researchers.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Denver is facing a $200 million budget deficit in 2026 and has laid off 169 city workers, cut city services and left hundreds of city jobs unfilled because of the budget squeeze.
    Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • New headquarters, new jobs The combined company will establish Southeast offices in Sandy Springs at the headquarters of Cox Communications.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • On Wednesday, Chitty ordered that the trial procedures will remain in effect at this time for future proceedings in the case.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Operating procedures are due in 60 days and will likely answer some of these questions.
    Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • If those systems contain weak authorization controls, capable agents may find them.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The steering-wheel controls return to tactile thumbwheels rather than the touch-sensitive arrangement that was, to put it politely, a solution in search of a problem.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The factory will make two types of lithium-ion batteries for different uses.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That’s one of the jobs librarians do, making sure tax dollars are reserved for the best possible uses.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Operations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operations. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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