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as in to manage
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 to utilize
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 operate
Its resorts operate primarily under the Caesars, Harrah’s, Horseshoe and Eldorado brand names.
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Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
In some facilities, just one sensor helps operate FlowMS, but in other, larger fulfillment centers, Amazon employs up to three sensors.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2025
Along with its production activities, privately held Hearst Corp. operates a string of local TV stations and is a 50-50 partner with Disney in A+E Global Media.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
Zoom out: The Flow Trip operates as a stand-alone business within Flow.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
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Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
In some facilities, just one sensor helps operate FlowMS, but in other, larger fulfillment centers, Amazon employs up to three sensors.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2025
Along with its production activities, privately held Hearst Corp. operates a string of local TV stations and is a 50-50 partner with Disney in A+E Global Media.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
Zoom out: The Flow Trip operates as a stand-alone business within Flow.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operate
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Through a careful expedition using cutting-edge technology, gold has been drawn from the site for the first time in years and will be available via public auction through the sale of the coins.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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When in doubt, navigate directly to the website using an address rather than clicking through from another site.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Apple navigated tariffs during the previous Trump administration, too, although the company managed to dodge some of them back then.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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The dispatchers managed to keep the caller and her brother calm while directing firefighters to a streetcorner that had easy access to the wooded area for one fire company to walk in through.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
19 Mar. 2025
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The year prior, Alice performed at the college's 2009 commencement ceremony, where Dash's band, Runaway Phoenix, backed him up.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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So first night in Arizona, Jane’s is performing, and toward the end of the set, Dave’s kind of running around, bumping into Perry and just doing his thing.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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For up-to-date Public Health Information and restoration of public utilities, please utilize the links and contacts below.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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This means boosting sponsorships, developing grassroots initiatives, and utilizing tools like sim racing to make the sport more accessible.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The policy lays out a process for handling complaints, allows district administrators to implement the policy and directs questions about it to the superintendent.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Mar. 2025
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Just be sure your child is old enough to handle those unexpected carrot pieces—choking hazards will never be funny! 15.—
Kimberly Stoney,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
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And another question: Isn’t anyone supervising the people who design these things?—
Jim Alexander,
Orange County Register,
14 Mar. 2025
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Environmental Protection Agency staff members across the country have been told by supervisors they are prohibited from communicating with grantee partners they are supposed to supervise and monitor, according to multiple sources inside the EPA and others working directly with the agency.—
MaryAlice Parks,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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For this to work, run a hot shower in a small bathroom for 15-20 minutes, keeping the door shut and the fan off.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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Details regarding Trump’s reciprocal tariff plan are still being worked on.—
Elaine Mallon,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Mar. 2025
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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That focus on the bottom line also applies to megacap tech companies.—
Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Operate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operate. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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