operators

Definition of operatorsnext
plural of operator

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Noun
  • Accessibility for those with mobility impairments The staff makes every effort to facilitate requests, from assistance around the hotel to arranging for the hotel’s private chauffeurs to drive you to your destination.
    Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Educators and parents in the district have been working as chauffeurs, delivery drivers, bodyguards, and deterrence squads.
    Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Unfortunately, writer-director John Patton Ford has little feel for the American class system, no discernible talent for writing good dialogue, and minimal competency with directing actors.
    Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Just as colonial expansion had fostered the first men on the spot, so decolonization created a new generation of such empowered historical actors.
    Alfred McCoy, Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Hungry customers — or more often, delivery drivers — walk up to a digital kiosk, scan a code, and a locker pops open, revealing each order readied for pickup.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The commission will examine the nature and prevalence of antisemitism in institutions and society including drivers such as extremism and radicalization.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Consulting firms invested billions with hopes to lead companies through the AI boom, but clients found many consultants lacked AI expertise themselves.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The consultants found that the library system is already 20-30% too small for Boise’s size.
    Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In the aftermath of that storm, Wu’s public works department failed to get rid of the snow fast enough to unclog side streets and sidewalks, leaving pedestrians and motorists navigating a dangerous situation in Boston for days.
    Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
  • After the officer left, emergency calls were made by passing motorists concerned for Sanchez’s safety.
    Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • According to experts, shorter humanoids like PM01 benefit from a lower center of mass, which reduces tipping risk and requires less rotational torque to complete the maneuver.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Companies that raised prices because of tariffs are unlikely to immediately reduce them because of the ruling, experts said, as rates remain uncertain.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Shakira, Wu-Tang Clan and Mariah Carey are among 17 artists who are nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2026.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The Presidential Medal of Freedom has previously been awarded to politicians, religious leaders, artists, fashion designers and others who have made significant contributions to American society.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Like the tricksters of myth, there’s depth to their slyness.
    Big Think, Big Think, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Floods, tricksters, battles with monsters, creation and apocalypse—sometimes the resemblances are uncanny.
    Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Operators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operators. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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