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as in used
to control the mechanical operation of
do not operate heavy machinery, including cars, after taking this medication
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as in managed
to look after and make decisions about
it takes years to learn how to operate that kind of business so that it makes money
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as in worked
to produce a desired effect
the medicine will take an hour or so to operate the first time you use it
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as in utilized
to put into action or service
wouldn't dream of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol
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Recent Examples of operated
These aircraft are operated by the United States in Japan, the US Navy carrier groups, and the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
The 65,000-square-foot space will be operated by AEG Presents and is expected to open next year.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
The museum has operated on this site since 1936.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Since so many of these locations are owned and operated by different people, the best way to check is by stopping by your nearest location.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
Many are operated by entrepreneurs who were shut out of the expensive cannabis licensing process and turned to federally legal hemp as a pathway into the marketplace.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
For 25 years, Rachel Bernhardt has owned and operated her consignment store in Litchfield, in a spacious retail space on Route 202.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
The two got incredibly close this offseason, sitting side-by-side in a federal courtroom in Charlotte as 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports took NASCAR to trial on the grounds that NASCAR operated as an unlawful monopoly.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
One of the major issues was that the federal government did not regulate it, and states and localities operated on different schedules.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 8 Feb. 2026
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
The 65,000-square-foot space will be operated by AEG Presents and is expected to open next year.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
The museum has operated on this site since 1936.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Since so many of these locations are owned and operated by different people, the best way to check is by stopping by your nearest location.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
Many are operated by entrepreneurs who were shut out of the expensive cannabis licensing process and turned to federally legal hemp as a pathway into the marketplace.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
For 25 years, Rachel Bernhardt has owned and operated her consignment store in Litchfield, in a spacious retail space on Route 202.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
The two got incredibly close this offseason, sitting side-by-side in a federal courtroom in Charlotte as 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports took NASCAR to trial on the grounds that NASCAR operated as an unlawful monopoly.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
One of the major issues was that the federal government did not regulate it, and states and localities operated on different schedules.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operated
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In 2004, when China used a similar amount of energy per person as India does now, coal was about ten times cheaper than solar.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Another internal document Lanier showed from YouTube suggested that the video streaming platform be used as a short-term digital babysitter while parents cook, clean or do laundry.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The court filings have managed to make a public spectacle out of the private communications of Taylor Swift, Matt Damon, Sony Motion Picture Group CEO Tom Rothman, WME agent Warren Zavala — among others.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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To date, astronomers have managed to detect about 300 such mergers via their associated crescendos of gravitational waves.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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More famously, Sven Marquardt, worked as a selector for Berghain for almost two decades.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The move to Connecticut came later, and Bessette also worked throughout her teen-age years.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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This is a Federal Issue due to the amount of resources being utilized, including rivers and aquifers that span multiple states.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the costuming department, the show utilized more than 1,000 yards of fabric and 1/2 mile of fringe with 90 types of fabrics represented.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Wheeled robots handled industrial workflows such as grocery picking, container movement, and packing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The investigation into Bezalel Zini was handled by Israeli police instead of the Shin Bet because of the relationship between the two men.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Rafah crossing, a lifeline for Gaza, was the only one not controlled by Israel before the war.—
SAMY MAGDY,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the airborne maneuver, the robot remains controlled, absorbing impact on landing rather than collapsing, reports Techeblog.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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These participants also performed better on tests of overall cognitive function, the report noted.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The entire hardware assembly was completed during the day, with AI training performed overnight.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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No uniform criteria applied based on services or caseloads.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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Each transaction carries a trace of the rules applied, which Mercans portrays as crucial for auditability and corporate governance in multinational environments.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Operated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operated. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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