OPERATOR Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

operator

noun

Definition of operator

as in chauffeur

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nondriver

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Recent Examples of operator Whether tangent, square root, pi or exponentiation, all these functions can be encoded using only the number 1 and the operator eml(x,y) = exp(x) − ln(y). — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026 Two other Ryanair flights – one from Lisbon and another from Dublin – were searched at Rome’s Fiumicino airport following bomb threats, said a source from airport operator ADR. — Reuters, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026 The Eagles are in disarray and will be one of the fascinating teams to watch over the next week because GM Howie Roseman is a shrewd operator. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 That’s hundreds more incidents than any other operator, including comparably sized companies. — Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for operator

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Noun

In transportation, that might mean a chauffeur handling a minor timing adjustment for a traveler delayed at baggage claim.

— Anoush Shamaei, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Character actors, crew members, hairdressers, chauffeurs, and wardrobe girls had no loyalty to Louella, and many were happy to talk to Hedda, who had once been one of them.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of chauffeur

Noun

The Bourne Identity actor—who also shares daughters Alexia, 27; Gia, 18; and Stella, 16, with Barroso—looked dapper in a black double-breasted blazer, matching slacks, and shiny black dress shoes.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the actor explained what would be his motivating factor to don the pirate hat again.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of actor

Noun

Dennis Speigel is the owner and founder of International Theme Park Services and a global consultant to the leisure industry.

— Dennis Speigel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Sendhil Revuluri, a former board appointee and education consultant, dropped out of the board president race last month, citing the flood of outside money.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of consultant

Noun

The two adults on the bus, a male driver and a female aide, were taken to a local hospital with what appeared to be minor injuries, officials said.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026
Other drivers often cited for such increases include a rise in overall medical care costs and general inflation, and labor shortages.

— Julie Appleby, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of driver

Noun

However, the more likely solution may be to send a mechanic to the customer to carry out the conversion.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
In addition to the vehicles, the Fire Department purchased a $3,100 portable cooling system for its new mechanic’s workstation at Station 85.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of mechanic

Noun

Brevard County shut down schools for the day and Sheriff Wayne Ivey warned motorists to stay off the road.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
Officers will not directly request a digital license, and motorists can always choose to present a physical license or ID.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of motorist

Noun

The actors are perfectly cast, starting with Marmaï’s likable Antoine, the only player here not being the deceiver.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The film tells the true and twisted tale of a deceiver of land and folk, who, defying her birth as a woman, comported herself as a man and committed many a wicked deed.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026

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