as in operating
being in effective operation
a fully operational oil refinery
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Recent Examples of operational
Adding to this context, engineering manager Roel Verhoeven noted that the primary hurdle for commercial fusion is ensuring that plants can actually be serviced throughout their operational lifespans.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
North Korea first unveiled the Choe Hyon in April 2025, which Kim portrayed as a major step toward expanding his military’s operational reach and preemptive strike capabilities.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
However, the Sparks were one of the teams that didn’t have all of its players vote due to some operational errors.
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Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
North Korea first unveiled the Choe Hyon in April 2025, which Kim portrayed as a major step toward expanding his military’s operational reach and preemptive strike capabilities.
—
ABC News,
4 July 2026
However, the Sparks were one of the teams that didn’t have all of its players vote due to some operational errors.
—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for operational
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operational
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True, some if the upside surprise has come from non-operating gains on holdings in huge, private AI pioneers, but not all of it.
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Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.
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The automatic stay halts proceedings but doesn't compel creditors to undo pre-petition filings without operative effect.
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Helms-Burton is, three decades after its enactment, fully operative against both categories of defendants, at least where Cuban entities are concerned.
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The location had critical issues with non-functioning refrigeration units, which led to food being stored at unsafe temperatures, city officials said.
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Collins says cleaning a functioning or newer dryer once every two years is sufficient to clear our major blocks and prevent more serious complications, such as clogs that can lead to fires.
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“Operational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operational. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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