as in operational
being in effective operation
the only operating nuclear power plant in the state
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as in handling
to control the mechanical operation of
do not operate heavy machinery, including cars, after taking this medication
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as in managing
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 working
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 using
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 operating
Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2022
The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
Known for many years for its great and famous passenger trains, the last regularly scheduled FECR passenger train ran on July 31, 1968, due to the work stoppage by the non-operating unions that began on January 22, 1963.
—Seth H. Bramson, Sun Sentinel, 12 Oct. 2022
The main reason behind it was an increase in non-operating expenses and higher income tax in the quarter.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022
On Monday, as Hasbro released its fourth quarter earnings, the toy maker recorded a $41.3 million net non-cash, non-operating charge associated with the company’s investment in the Discovery Family Channel.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2022
Lower non-operating expenses outweighed a slightly higher effective tax rate, and EPS rose from $1.44 in Q1 ’21 to $1.91 in Q1 ’22.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022
However, a $10 million rise in non-operating expenses saw EPS drop from $1.32 to $1.31 over this period.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2021
Operating Earnings contain non-operating gains/losses that lead to exaggerating the decline and the rebound in true profits as shown in Figure 1.
—David Trainer, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021
Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Capella was charged with operating as a major trafficker, criminal possession of a weapon and criminally using drug paraphernalia.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Amazon’s massive recommence infrastructure investments made over the last several years are showing clear signs of paying off, as operating profits surge.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Cash provided by operating activities was $312,722, while cash used in investing and financing activities was $39,300 and $108,912, respectively.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
As a result of these factors, State Street has been able to enjoy health profit margins and fairly predictable earnings growth, despite operating in the highly cyclical financial services industry.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Back to Alexander Arnold, other positives that speak in his favour include a strong relationship with Bellingham plus his comfort operating as a midfielder.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Nearly half of the people in Lebanon’s emergency shelters for displaced people are children, and the facilities are operating beyond capacity, Michael Adams said.
—Kara Fox, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2022
The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
Known for many years for its great and famous passenger trains, the last regularly scheduled FECR passenger train ran on July 31, 1968, due to the work stoppage by the non-operating unions that began on January 22, 1963.
—Seth H. Bramson, Sun Sentinel, 12 Oct. 2022
The main reason behind it was an increase in non-operating expenses and higher income tax in the quarter.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022
On Monday, as Hasbro released its fourth quarter earnings, the toy maker recorded a $41.3 million net non-cash, non-operating charge associated with the company’s investment in the Discovery Family Channel.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2022
Lower non-operating expenses outweighed a slightly higher effective tax rate, and EPS rose from $1.44 in Q1 ’21 to $1.91 in Q1 ’22.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022
However, a $10 million rise in non-operating expenses saw EPS drop from $1.32 to $1.31 over this period.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2021
Operating Earnings contain non-operating gains/losses that lead to exaggerating the decline and the rebound in true profits as shown in Figure 1.
—David Trainer, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021
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Large manufacturers operating global facilities rely heavily on real-time data to enhance their supply chain visibility and agility.
—Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Capella was charged with operating as a major trafficker, criminal possession of a weapon and criminally using drug paraphernalia.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Amazon’s massive recommence infrastructure investments made over the last several years are showing clear signs of paying off, as operating profits surge.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Cash provided by operating activities was $312,722, while cash used in investing and financing activities was $39,300 and $108,912, respectively.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
As a result of these factors, State Street has been able to enjoy health profit margins and fairly predictable earnings growth, despite operating in the highly cyclical financial services industry.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Back to Alexander Arnold, other positives that speak in his favour include a strong relationship with Bellingham plus his comfort operating as a midfielder.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Nearly half of the people in Lebanon’s emergency shelters for displaced people are children, and the facilities are operating beyond capacity, Michael Adams said.
—Kara Fox, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operating
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These updates aim to extend the operational life of the 61-year-old dam, which is a cornerstone of water management in the Colorado River Basin.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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From there, the company is in great need of an operational turnaround to address its bloated cost structure to bring Healthcare Realty more in line with peers, something else that Starboard has shown to have an expertise in from a board level.Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Actually managing those trades in real dollars is another.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Social Media Management Tools Tools like Hootsuite and Sprout Social offer essential support for managing social media profiles, allowing brands to plan and schedule posts while tracking engagement metrics.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Another helpful tip is to create time blocks on your calendar specifically for working on your top goal.Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But by leveraging data, landlords and property management teams can better understand how to provide their tenants with office spaces that will be customized to meet their unique methods of working, as well as an onsite experience that encourages them to choose to routinely come into the office.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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By using advanced algorithms to assess every child’s individual health data, previously unseen connections and interactions between phenotypic factors are revealed.Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Watch on Deadline Here the Iranian-Canadian filmmaker speaks to Deadline about the privilege of freedom and using his platform to tell hard truths.Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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At Alex Mill, restraint seems to be the operative word.David Moin, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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Read: The controversial book at the center of Charlie Hebdo’s latest issue The operative verb is wander.Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
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But to have the engine running well, having Wall Street analyst sponsorship is worth a few cylinders.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, business leaders also need to grasp some core overarching principles related to the EEA to hit the ground running and ensure that success remains sustainable.Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For nearly 50 years, Americans have gladly received lifesaving care from emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics – certified but unlicensed healthcare providers who work under the medical license of their supervising EMS physician.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Our production designer was in another country, just building away to his heart’s content, and nobody was there supervising.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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The spectacle will mark Bey’s first time performing since the release of her Billboard 200-topping album Cowboy Carter.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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These robots will be capable of performing tasks like cleaning, cooking and offering personalized assistance.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Operating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operating. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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