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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
All Planet Fitness locations are independently owned and operated by individual franchise owners, so hours may vary by location.
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Amaris Encinas, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
The other 98% of stores operated as normal.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Firefighters were not able to save the structure, which in recent years had operated as the Sanctuary on Penn, a venue for weddings and other events.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
The building hadn't operated as a church in several years, instead being utilized as a wedding venue for many in Indiana.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Another approximately 1,900 people are on separate electronic monitoring programs operated under the court system, including one geared toward domestic violence offenses.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
According to court documents, from 2010 to 2020, Alvarez operated ATAX as a high-volume tax preparation company, processing around 90,000 returns over that timeframe.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Subway restaurants are independently owned and operated, so hours vary by location.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Presenting himself as an entertainer, and never as a psychic, who operated on the basis of suggestion, and not the paranormal or supernatural, The Amazing Kreskin was born.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Amaris Encinas, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
The other 98% of stores operated as normal.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Firefighters were not able to save the structure, which in recent years had operated as the Sanctuary on Penn, a venue for weddings and other events.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
The building hadn't operated as a church in several years, instead being utilized as a wedding venue for many in Indiana.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Another approximately 1,900 people are on separate electronic monitoring programs operated under the court system, including one geared toward domestic violence offenses.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
According to court documents, from 2010 to 2020, Alvarez operated ATAX as a high-volume tax preparation company, processing around 90,000 returns over that timeframe.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Subway restaurants are independently owned and operated, so hours vary by location.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Presenting himself as an entertainer, and never as a psychic, who operated on the basis of suggestion, and not the paranormal or supernatural, The Amazing Kreskin was born.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operated
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When used thoroughly, AI can allow faster decisions, boost output and shorten the time to market.Peter Benei, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Likewise, consumers should be aware of how their data is being used.Eva Epker, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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The kamikaze naval drone managed to destroy or damage 15 Russian naval vessels.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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His 2002 album The Eminem Show managed 159 frames, while Curtain Call 2, the sequel to the original, which includes more recent additions to his canon, is not far behind.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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But then again, just about every orchestra was better off for having worked with Ozawa, whose performances melded gloss and ruddy viscerality.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.Sherlea Dony, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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This throwback is one of many utilized in the league that the team should go back to permanently.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The building hadn't operated as a church in several years, instead being utilized as a wedding venue for many in Indiana.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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It’s taken years for society to believe them and remove the label applied by law enforcement, Quinn said.Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
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And digitalization isn’t just limited to the IT network, it can also be applied to the Operational Technology (OT) network as well - where the critical control (SCADA) operations that keep our lights on occur.Liana Ault, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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All told, Wager designed, and then supervised the production of 1,200 uniforms.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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In his role, Alvarez prepared tax returns for customers and recruited and supervised ATAX workers who prepared tax returns for customers.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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In both Hong Kong and Mainland China, high-yielding mega-capitalization stocks such as banks, energy, and insurance companies performed well as China’s Treasury bonds had a rare down day.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Dylan performed at benefits for CORE, sang with Seeger at a voter registration rally sponsored by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and performed with Baez at the 1963 March on Washington.Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Default passwords are often easily accessible and can be exploited in seconds by knowledgeable attackers.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The iPhone maker will want to ensure these are patched before they are exploited, whatever the timing.Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Operated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operated. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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