operators

noun

plural of operator
1
as in chauffeurs

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2
as in actors

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3
as in mechanics

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Recent Examples of operators TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operators
  1. chauffeurs
  2. actors
  3. consultants
  4. drivers
  5. tricksters
  6. experts
  7. motorists
  8. artists
Noun
  • Next to the baggage claim, Pissenem’s chauffeurs held up iPhones for the visiting DJs who’d flown commercial.
    — Max Marshall, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
  • Parents often become champions, supporters, chauffeurs, teachers, and cheerleaders long before anyone else recognizes a child's potential.
    — Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Definition of chauffeurs
Noun
  • The actors also showcased their talent by performing scenes from the show, in tandem with clips projected onto the big panel screens for audiences.
    — Diya Chacko, Oc Register, 24 July 2026
  • But after the actors were done eating the wings of death, the pair stood up to shoot promotional material with host Sean Evans.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of actors
Noun
  • North Texas Histories/Historias de North Texas, a team of consultants, will work with the design team to have a prototype of the exhibition displays ready for community input by next summer.
    — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • Find out whether workflows are preconfigured or built from scratch, whether the vendor manages that process, hands it to you or requires consultants, and who owns model upgrades when the underlying AI changes.
    — Jim Barnett, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of consultants
Noun
  • Some neighbors strategically placed cones to ensure school buses can still pass through and make tight turns, though drivers sometimes move them.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of drivers
Noun
  • Keep your heart open, but be mindful of tricksters and projection.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
  • Like his ancestors, once known as prairie wolves, as song dogs, as tricksters and gods, who emerged from the deserts and high plains.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Definition of tricksters
Noun
  • Looking ahead Audemard, the retired geologist who warned about a large-scale earthquake for years, said the experts’ recommendations need to be reflected in laws and building codes.
    — Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • Whether discovering familyrun wineries, exploring historic neighborhoods with local experts, or simply lingering over lunch in a quiet piazza, travelers have the freedom to engage with each destination at their own pace.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
Definition of experts
Noun
  • Many leave home early for school, and darkness adds difficulty for inexperienced motorists who may already be tired or rushed.
    — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Guardrails, if installed incorrectly or poorly maintained, can kill, rather than save, motorists who crash into them.
    — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 22 July 2026
Definition of motorists
Noun
  • Indeed, the 29-year-old Kahan’s first football stadium show in North Carolina wasn’t built around pyrotechnics, confetti cannons, backup dancers or any of the other trappings typical of shows by the world’s biggest touring artists.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
  • The documentary traces the arc of his career, full of testimonials from fellow artists and celebrities discussing his impact.
    — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of artists

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