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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
The flight will be operated on a Boeing 767-300 aircraft, and feature the airline's Delta One business class and Delta Premium Select premium economy in addition to Delta Main (or economy).
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
Two others operated a diamond saw, to make giant blocks.
—Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
The program is operated under the same terms and conditions that apply to regular state UI.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Over the past 30 years, Paul Stuart has operated several locations in Chicago.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
In 2022, Narrow Way, which had operated in Detroit's Bagley neighborhood for five years, announced a temporary closure.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Forman operated the facility in the 1200 block of Moody Street, police said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2025
On its website, Kido says it is owned and operated by a group of parents from all over the world.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
News, Access Hollywood and offshoot Access Daily all have operated out of the Terrace Studios, adjacent to the Universal Studios lot, in Universal City, CA.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operated
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For this story, Fortune used generative AI to help with an initial draft.—
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Photos used in this column were made possible by the Barry Bingham Jr.—
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Jennings was also dealing with a shoulder and ankle injury, but managed to suit up anyway.—
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However, the series managed to expand beyond its eponymous protagonist, introducing us to new characters and re-introducing us to old, like Mon Mothma (Genevieve O'Reilly).—
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Höglander worked hard this offseason, arrived at camp in excellent shape and was a standout in Penticton and in his two preseason appearances.—
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For Ramos, who has worked for over a decade with therapy dogs, equine therapy is a new way to bring that comfort to patients and other children.—
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The paper's Friday story added that authorities utilized genealogical DNA to secure the recent breakthrough — the same kind of evidence that led to an arrest in the notorious Golden State Killer case in 2018.—
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At the heart of the conflict will be whether the owners desire to implement a salary cap, the system utilized by other major American sports leagues.—
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Ashe hired over a dozen employees, including a site editor who penned columns on subjects like Ken Starr and Bill Clinton, a talent coordinator, and workers who handled the development and design of the site.—
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Throughout the year, the Emerald Cruises & Tours designs its trips for curious travelers of all kinds, including food lovers, nature enthusiasts, and those who simply want to explore several new places with all the logistics handled.—
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They were bunched by a couple of companies, and the openings were controlled by the companies, especially a company called Knight Trading Group.—
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Cycling the heat on and off allows the robots to adjust speed and even change direction — proof that controlled, repeatable motion is possible at this tiny scale.—
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The country applied in 2022 to be a member of the European Union, and the reelection of a pro-European government could make the path to membership more favorable.—
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The findings also show that the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment, applied in October 2024, did little to improve the adequacy of SNAP benefits.—
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In their recommendation, Warner and Kaine said Nachmanoff supervised a team that represented more than 2,500 clients accused of federal violations ranging from petty offenses to capital murder.—
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A little over 2,500 valid ballots were cast in a count supervised by Votenet Solutions.—
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“Operated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operated. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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