OPERATOR Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

operator

noun

Definition of operator

as in chauffeur

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Recent Examples of operator That’s hundreds more incidents than any other operator, including comparably sized companies. — Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 27 Oct. 2026 The operator of an e-bike heading north on Whalley Avenue passed multiple vehicles on the right and struck Shea, police said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026 National grid operator Ukrenergo reported power outages in 12 regions of Ukraine following the Russian attacks. — Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026 Last September, the MPA and global port terminal operator DP World entered an agreement to expand port facilities at the Contrecoeur Terminal, about 40 kilometers downriver from Montreal. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for operator

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Noun

Ammann shook Rau’s hand, and her chauffeur drove her and Frei home.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
For example, in a small car service company, the founder and a few chauffeurs remember who prefers a quiet ride, a certain route or the car arriving early.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of chauffeur

Noun

The drama in the aforementioned case coincides with comedic actor Russell Brand’s rape trial in London.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026
Eloise Asylum haunted attraction's lead makeup artist and scare actor, Lexi Carter, has gone on the paranormal investigation tour.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 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

Voters in six states will soon decide whether to impose or expand voter identification requirements, including rules requiring mail voters to provide part of a driver’s license or Social Security number.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2026
Despite leading the Chase for the past five races, Larson came in as an underdog at Talladega, one of three drafting tracks on the circuit where drivers run inches apart at 200 mph.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 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

But a video recorded by a motorist on Interstate 10 captured part of the shooting, which had followed a chase.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
For those that forget about the closure and approach Highway 37, detour signs will direct motorists north around the closure, adding about 17 miles.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 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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