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as in used
to control the mechanical operation of
do not operate heavy machinery, including cars, after taking this medication
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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
At Iowa, Clark often operated as both her team's primary scorer and primary facilitator, routinely attempting difficult passes that few players would even consider.
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Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Deployed and operated by Daxbot, the robots are evaluating sidewalks, pedestrian pathways and curb ramps, police said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Multi-tasking Timepieces For Optimal Water Sports Experiences The Scuba Show, in its 39th year, is owned and operated by Rork Media, which was founded by scuba diving enthusiasts and entrepreneurs Mark Evans and Ross Arnold.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The hotel, located on Reagan Drive, is owned and operated by a woman named Jessica Woodard, according to Ferguson.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
New Glenn, a giant rocket built and operated by Jeff Bezos’s aerospace firm Blue Origin, exploded in a massive fireball on its launchpad in Florida on Thursday.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
Schierer and his wife, Tessa, along with their five children, owned and operated Union Pizza & Brewing Company and TÖAST in downtown Fergus Falls, according to the announcement.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
The site is zoned rural residential, although a truck terminal has operated at the site for years.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
This interactive feature is operated by a third party.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Deployed and operated by Daxbot, the robots are evaluating sidewalks, pedestrian pathways and curb ramps, police said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Multi-tasking Timepieces For Optimal Water Sports Experiences The Scuba Show, in its 39th year, is owned and operated by Rork Media, which was founded by scuba diving enthusiasts and entrepreneurs Mark Evans and Ross Arnold.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The hotel, located on Reagan Drive, is owned and operated by a woman named Jessica Woodard, according to Ferguson.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
New Glenn, a giant rocket built and operated by Jeff Bezos’s aerospace firm Blue Origin, exploded in a massive fireball on its launchpad in Florida on Thursday.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
Schierer and his wife, Tessa, along with their five children, owned and operated Union Pizza & Brewing Company and TÖAST in downtown Fergus Falls, according to the announcement.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
The site is zoned rural residential, although a truck terminal has operated at the site for years.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
This interactive feature is operated by a third party.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operated
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The Washington Nationals used Richard Lovelady, who blew Monday’s series opener, as an opener, followed by veteran Miles Mikolas for a bulk appearance, their most promising combination given their roster construction and arms available.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Beyond the glass wall is a long wooden deck with a small dining table and a full-sized day bed (which can also be used for sleeping at night).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Any improvements to the crappie house and boat slips would have to be managed by Plyler, Spicer said.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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But this divide cannot be managed if it’s not measured.—
Matt Rosenbaum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Jared Bednar’s plan worked, and this core executed it with near-flawless precision in 2022.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The walk-off home run came after the bullpen of the Twins (27-31) had worked four scoreless innings, taking over after a four-inning start from Taj Bradley.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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The way in which the detection is utilized is what makes things troubling.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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There is some inaccurate information on how these cameras are being utilized.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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According to the county’s trauma dashboard, local hospitals handled 1,633 motor vehicle injuries in 2024.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Soursop is a delicate fruit, so it should be handled with care.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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The paint is deftly mottled but its handling lacks the prowess of her later work (see, for example, Being Beamed, 1984, a fantasia of extraterrestrial teleportation in which the watercolor is sumptuous but perfectly controlled).—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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One interested investor was a major Iranian telecom company owned in part, through layers of subsidiaries, by Setad-e Ejrayi, a bonyad controlled by Khamenei.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Upon his return to Pittsburgh, Negri studied musical composition at Carnegie Mellon University and performed extensively in the local music scene, which included playing with pianist Johnny Costa on the CBS TV station KDKA.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Makeup categories, including lip products, cushions and foundations, followed, while hair care, body care, beauty accessories and wellness products also performed strongly.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Discipline visible in advance is easier to defend than discipline applied in crisis.—
Ali Aydan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Benefit applied instantly at time of booking.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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“Operated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operated. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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