1
as in mission
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
a secret operation which, if it is discovered, the government will deny any knowledge of
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2
as in process
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
a specific mathematical operation is required in order to get the correct answer
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
given the constant threat of robbery, the operation of a convenience store can be quite stressful
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as in use
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
a considerable amount of training is required for the operation of these new high-tech weapons systems
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Recent Examples of operation
Agencies are being politically or publicly pressured into adopting open-loop without considering their rider base, operations or revenue structure.
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Miroslav Katsarov, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
While the Saudis and Japanese may lead the pack in FARA spending today, history shows that influence operations are in constant flux.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 28 July 2025
Less than 72 hours after residents of the decaying Autumn Ridge Apartments told the Park Forest Village Board in particular, and the world at large, how unhealthy housing conditions were, village officials announced air conditioning systems in all four buildings were back in operation.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
The new group is expected to retain at least some of the Rays’ upper management team as well as the core of the baseball operations department.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
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Miroslav Katsarov, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
While the Saudis and Japanese may lead the pack in FARA spending today, history shows that influence operations are in constant flux.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 28 July 2025
Less than 72 hours after residents of the decaying Autumn Ridge Apartments told the Park Forest Village Board in particular, and the world at large, how unhealthy housing conditions were, village officials announced air conditioning systems in all four buildings were back in operation.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
The new group is expected to retain at least some of the Rays’ upper management team as well as the core of the baseball operations department.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operation
Noun
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For Principal Nicole Sledge, the summit reflects th school’s larger mission.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has targeted invasive Burmese pythons and iguanas for removal — a task Kimmel has taken on as a professional mission.—
Mark Price
Updated July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Chadha and Berges have begun discussing the screenwriting process.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
26 July 2025
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Its place on the PGA Tour schedule heightens the urgency of the search process.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The instructor had been discussing the concept of dynamic equilibrium in river management, which holds that healthy rivers with free meander patterns can achieve the right balance of sediment transport and riverbed stability to keep them from turning destructive.—
John Seabrook,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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The roof began going green in 2010, when the Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority and property management company Hines started replacing crumbling portions with sedum in the name of sustainability.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Soroka has improved this year due to improved use of his slurve, which he’s thrown 35 percent of the time, holding hitters to a .124 batting average.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Customers who purchased affected items are instructed to discontinue use immediately and seek a full refund at any CVS location.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Great companies create cultures where ideas matter more than job titles.—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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Data showed across seven Valley cities that there were 158 full-time employees with a park ranger job title.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Back in March, the Crüe was forced to postpone their Las Vegas residency so Neil could undergo a vocal procedure, though no specifics were given.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Healthcare Administration: If agents can update patient records or schedule procedures, mistakes can compromise patient safety and violate privacy laws.—
Calum Chace,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The president also continues to face backlash from his MAGA supporters over his administration's handling of files related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
22 July 2025
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Conservative panelist Alyssa Farah Griffin, who previously worked under Trump during his first administration before resigning and speaking out against him, also weighed in on issues surrounding Republican handling of the developments.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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No food rewards will be available on the Chick-fil-A Play app, which is different from the flagship Chick-fil-A application.—
Alex Perry,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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The fee will not be collected until after the application is accepted.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Operation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operation. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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