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as in manages
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 works
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 applies
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 operates
The need in the north Overland Park operates one indoor pool, three outdoor pools and five water play areas to serve its population, according to the master plan draft.
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
The website operates without flashy graphics, partisan commentary, eyeball-grabbing videos, or the snark characteristic of partisan political media, instead presenting headlines and summaries in plain, unadorned fashion.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
The company operates a petrochemical complex in Al Ruwais Industrial City in the United Arab Emirates, according to its website.
—Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Fighting that began with the US-Israeli strikes on Iran has spread to involve proxy groups backed by Tehran, including Hezbollah, which operates in southern Lebanon.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The Tom Lehman-John Fought designed Somerby Golf Club near Rochester has been sold to Evergreen Partners, which operates country clubs.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Miles is a brilliant basketball player, comparable to a painter or actor with her showmanship on the court and a mind that operates at a different level than most other athletes.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Democrats are demanding changes to the way ICE operates, requiring judicial warrants before immigration officers enter homes, banning their use of face masks, just to name a few, those measures were not a part of the Senate deal.
—NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Trinity Health operates 92 hospitals across the country.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
The website operates without flashy graphics, partisan commentary, eyeball-grabbing videos, or the snark characteristic of partisan political media, instead presenting headlines and summaries in plain, unadorned fashion.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
The company operates a petrochemical complex in Al Ruwais Industrial City in the United Arab Emirates, according to its website.
—Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Fighting that began with the US-Israeli strikes on Iran has spread to involve proxy groups backed by Tehran, including Hezbollah, which operates in southern Lebanon.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The Tom Lehman-John Fought designed Somerby Golf Club near Rochester has been sold to Evergreen Partners, which operates country clubs.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Miles is a brilliant basketball player, comparable to a painter or actor with her showmanship on the court and a mind that operates at a different level than most other athletes.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Democrats are demanding changes to the way ICE operates, requiring judicial warrants before immigration officers enter homes, banning their use of face masks, just to name a few, those measures were not a part of the Senate deal.
—NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Trinity Health operates 92 hospitals across the country.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operates
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The Renpho MorphoScan Nova Body Composition Scale uses dual-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to calculate the precise makeup of your body during your weigh-in.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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But cookbook author Joshua McFadden’s Spring Carbonara, which uses a ton of fresh spring peas, is absolutely delightful.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Twenty years after her diagnosis, Stones manages the condition through regular exercise and good nutrition and advocates for bone health, developing bone-friendly recipes inspired by her love of baking and shared with the Royal Osteoporosis Society in the United Kingdom.—
Hadia Zainab,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Officials state the move will place leadership closer to the Western lands the agency manages and improve its mission.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The acidic composition of white vinegar works efficiently to break down the film that can accumulate on your windows.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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The bill only applies to social media platforms with $1 billion or more in annual advertising revenue, a pool that includes other social media giants such as YouTube and TikTok but may not capture other popular platforms like Discord, which is widely used by gamers.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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The overtime deduction applies to compensation covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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One person handles the hotel, another takes on excursions, another manages dining.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Instead of micromanaging every finger, humans provide high-level input while the AI handles coordination.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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At Fordham University, hundreds of female students gather for Smart Women Securities meets to learn about analyzing equities and financial statements, according to Rosa Romeo, a Fordham accounting professor who supervises the group.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Minnesota State Patrol, which supervises security at the Capitol complex, had a more conservative estimate of around 100,000.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
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Deocampo also is the co-founder of ARKADE, a 25-member K-pop dance team that performs throughout Southern California.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Later Saturday, Wiseman and Glover planned to take a turn at manually piloting the Orion capsule to help engineers better understand how the spacecraft performs in flight and to provide hands-on feedback for future Artemis astronauts.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ditch the grass and build a deck on a bed of stone or gravel that utilizes the backyard space.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Its 11-inch Liquid Retina display utilizes P3 wide color and True Tone technology to provide stunning visuals with ultra-low reflectivity.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Operates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operates. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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