as in operational
being in effective operation
the only operating nuclear power plant in the state
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as in handling
to control the mechanical operation of
do not operate heavy machinery, including cars, after taking this medication
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as in managing
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 working
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 using
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 operating
Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2022
Known for many years for its great and famous passenger trains, the last regularly scheduled FECR passenger train ran on July 31, 1968, due to the work stoppage by the non-operating unions that began on January 22, 1963.
—Seth H. Bramson, Sun Sentinel, 12 Oct. 2022
On Monday, as Hasbro released its fourth quarter earnings, the toy maker recorded a $41.3 million net non-cash, non-operating charge associated with the company’s investment in the Discovery Family Channel.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2022
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
In recent weeks, he and other analysts have been told that the Houthis have deployed missile launchers, drone-operating units, and military brigades throughout northern Yemen—from the Red Sea coastlines to the border with Saudi Arabia.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
Last week, oil supertanker costs in the Middle East climbed to their highest level on record, with major marine war risk providers scrapping cover for vessels operating in the Persian Gulf.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
The operator of the e-scooter was arrested on suspicion of operating a bicycle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and DUI causing bodily injury, after officers conducted several field sobriety tests, police said.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2026
That’s because scammers are increasingly operating across multiple platforms and using AI to make their accounts more realistic.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Meta is operating two new data centers on former textile manufacturing sites in North Carolina, with EPA approval.
—Mehdi Paryavi, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
For owners operating on thin margins, these pressures trigger either deferred maintenance or sale to developers who can reposition buildings at market rates.
—Rafael Leon, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Frank Antonacci, the chief operating officer of USA Waste, sent a letter to the heads of 11 towns on Monday, offering to enter into long-term contracts to manage their waste at lower rates than the tipping fees currently charged at the Torrington transfer station.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2022
Known for many years for its great and famous passenger trains, the last regularly scheduled FECR passenger train ran on July 31, 1968, due to the work stoppage by the non-operating unions that began on January 22, 1963.
—Seth H. Bramson, Sun Sentinel, 12 Oct. 2022
On Monday, as Hasbro released its fourth quarter earnings, the toy maker recorded a $41.3 million net non-cash, non-operating charge associated with the company’s investment in the Discovery Family Channel.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2022
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Built around a compact semiconductor laser framework, the system integrates a multi-wavelength configuration operating across green, blue, and infrared laser bands.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
In recent weeks, he and other analysts have been told that the Houthis have deployed missile launchers, drone-operating units, and military brigades throughout northern Yemen—from the Red Sea coastlines to the border with Saudi Arabia.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
Last week, oil supertanker costs in the Middle East climbed to their highest level on record, with major marine war risk providers scrapping cover for vessels operating in the Persian Gulf.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
The operator of the e-scooter was arrested on suspicion of operating a bicycle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and DUI causing bodily injury, after officers conducted several field sobriety tests, police said.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2026
That’s because scammers are increasingly operating across multiple platforms and using AI to make their accounts more realistic.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Meta is operating two new data centers on former textile manufacturing sites in North Carolina, with EPA approval.
—Mehdi Paryavi, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
For owners operating on thin margins, these pressures trigger either deferred maintenance or sale to developers who can reposition buildings at market rates.
—Rafael Leon, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Frank Antonacci, the chief operating officer of USA Waste, sent a letter to the heads of 11 towns on Monday, offering to enter into long-term contracts to manage their waste at lower rates than the tipping fees currently charged at the Torrington transfer station.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operating
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These changes should reduce operational complexity and allow faster deployment of mission software.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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First introduced as a concept during the 2025 China International Import Expo, the initiative now moves into its operational phase, positioning Jing’an as a new gateway for international beauty innovation and collaboration.—
Johannes Neubacher,
Footwear News,
13 Mar. 2026
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So how are Israelis handling the Iranian onslaught, which erupted a short eight months after the previous round of hostilities concluded?—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Instead, doctors take a holistic approach that includes managing physical symptoms, working with social workers to address patients’ needs, and cognitive therapy.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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Global sales are handled by CAA Media Finance, with Dogwoof managing sales outside North America.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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This unique approach has made Alterre shoes especially popular with brides wanting something special for their big day as well as working women looking to maximize the cost-per-wear on office 'fits.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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And then Miller shut the door with a scoreless ninth, working around a one-out walk to Julio Rodriguez, to send the United States back to the championship game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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The government wasn’t using autonomous weapons and claimed no mass-surveillance plans—but for a company to ask for those assurances in writing was to sign its own death warrant.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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To resolve this issue, the team developed a criterion that estimates the overlap between the prepared input state and the true ground state using the energy and energy variance of the initial state.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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His campaign has gained the backing of controversial right-wing radio host and political operative Dan Proft of Naples, Florida, as well as far-right former legislator Jeanne Ives, now a member of the Republican State Central Committee.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The long-standing phrase energy transition remains operative for much of the world—though others reject it.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
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Joveljic dummied Afrifa’s cutback pass, leaving the ball for the on-running Berg Johnsen.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Including Dolezal, who is running for lieutenant governor, four of the five Republicans on the committee are running for statewide office in 2026.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Theo is an audio-journalism veteran, having started her career at NPR as a fellow and rising to supervising producer of All Things Considered.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Chona Kasinger | Bloomberg | Getty Images Microsoft said Thursday that Rajesh Jha, the software vendor’s highest-ranking executive supervising Office, is retiring in July after more than 35 years at the company.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Operating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operating. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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