1
as in missions
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 processes
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 managements
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 applications
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
Senators attached the continuing resolution to a package of spending bills addressing military construction, veterans affairs, agriculture and congressional operations.
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Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
The shutdown has disrupted federal operations, delayed pay for hundreds of thousands of workers, and put critical programs at risk.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Here's what to know about Costco operations on Veterans Day 2025.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025
That order of operations lent a cloak of secrecy to the high-profile visit.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 10 Nov. 2025
There have been growing calls from African governments and critics of Chinese mining operations, which dominate the sector, for improved safety standards.
—Elisha Iragi, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
For operations with heavy upload demands or strict uptime requirements, Cox’s dedicated fiber plans or a full-fiber alternative may be the better long-term investment.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration took the unprecedented step of reducing operations at forty airports around the country.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Boyu Capital will hold up to a 60% interest in Starbucks’ retail operations in China through a new joint venture with the coffee seller, the companies said in a statement.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
The shutdown has disrupted federal operations, delayed pay for hundreds of thousands of workers, and put critical programs at risk.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Here's what to know about Costco operations on Veterans Day 2025.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025
That order of operations lent a cloak of secrecy to the high-profile visit.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 10 Nov. 2025
There have been growing calls from African governments and critics of Chinese mining operations, which dominate the sector, for improved safety standards.
—Elisha Iragi, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
For operations with heavy upload demands or strict uptime requirements, Cox’s dedicated fiber plans or a full-fiber alternative may be the better long-term investment.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration took the unprecedented step of reducing operations at forty airports around the country.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Boyu Capital will hold up to a 60% interest in Starbucks’ retail operations in China through a new joint venture with the coffee seller, the companies said in a statement.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operations
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Report At least three US military aircraft, including an armed attack plane, reportedly began flying missions out of El Salvador, as Washington boosts its defense buildup in the Caribbean despite growing opposition back home.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The technology could one day provide steady, long-lasting power for faster and more flexible deep-space missions, including Mars travel.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Over time, chemical applications reduce the biodiversity of the outdoor environment, as well as disrupting natural processes that keep pests in check.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Programs like this make this possible by letting patients apply for flexible payment plans without high interest rates or lengthy approval processes.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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In such a scenario, IPOs offer a better play for the Indian markets as managements and bankers price the issue attractively, drawing significant investor interest, experts told CNBC.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Those employees can continue working on SNAP applications and renewals until that date.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The new season finds the Shazam moving company battling corporate giant Zenithon Logistics, while Everett (Jae) drags the team through increasingly desperate schemes such as insurance scams, bogus grant applications and a basement AirBnb conversion gone wrong.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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In response, some advocates have called for the government to support the industry — which accounted for around 1% of the US workforce in the latest census — with hundreds of thousands losing their jobs in recent years.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Congress now appears poised to reopen the government and restart pay ‒ including back pay ‒ for controllers, some of whom took second jobs during the shutdown.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Work continues on the White House ballroom project as historic preservation advocates press for proper review procedures.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Whereas other major companies are making business very complicated, BBC proves that by direct communication lines and clear procedures, business can be easier, leaving as much energy as possible for new goals.—
Jennie Bell,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Marking identified a need for the district to change its attitude toward unregulated spending and tighten internal controls that will allow more board control over spending approvals.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Capital seekers can host confidential materials in secure virtual data rooms with NDA controls, while investment firms and professionals gain access to full CRM and deal flow management capabilities to manage contacts, deals, and workflows.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Among the uses of the money is to offset costs for public schools that choose to change their mascots.—
Diana Lambdin Meyer,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The property owners intending to get out of farming meant other uses, including hundreds of residential homes, could have gone on the acreage.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Operations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operations. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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