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as in mission
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
a secret operation which, if it is discovered, the government will deny any knowledge of
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as in process
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
a specific mathematical operation is required in order to get the correct answer
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
given the constant threat of robbery, the operation of a convenience store can be quite stressful
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as in use
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
a considerable amount of training is required for the operation of these new high-tech weapons systems
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Recent Examples of operation
These UUVs are becoming increasingly capable of autonomous operations and performing adaptive search patterns enabling wide area covert operations.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Its Graduate Research Fellowship Program, in operation since 1952, is the longest-running federal investment in America’s STEM workforce, and the primary federal funder of graduate and postdoctoral training in the physical sciences, mathematics, computer science, engineering, and political science.
—Gautam Mukunda, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
The original incarnation of the company ceased operations at the end of 2011; among its woes then was the fact that the Obama-era ATVM loan program that helped Tesla so much would not fund a three-wheel vehicle, leading to years spent redesigning a four-wheel version.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
In an effort to save farms still in operation, the state is supporting a number of initiatives to help agricultural operations become more profitable.
—William Deffaa, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Its Graduate Research Fellowship Program, in operation since 1952, is the longest-running federal investment in America’s STEM workforce, and the primary federal funder of graduate and postdoctoral training in the physical sciences, mathematics, computer science, engineering, and political science.
—Gautam Mukunda, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
The original incarnation of the company ceased operations at the end of 2011; among its woes then was the fact that the Obama-era ATVM loan program that helped Tesla so much would not fund a three-wheel vehicle, leading to years spent redesigning a four-wheel version.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
In an effort to save farms still in operation, the state is supporting a number of initiatives to help agricultural operations become more profitable.
—William Deffaa, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operation
Noun
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The discovery also arrives during an uncertain period for the MAVEN mission itself.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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Upon arrival, you’re treated to a cup of jamaica tea and a traditional Mayan welcome ceremony with palo de tinte, immediately setting the tone for your stay, while highlighting Habitas’ mission of rooting themselves into the local community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Media technology has given this process a different urgency.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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The process was complicated by a need to retain a running track in order to stage athletics events each summer.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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That means repairing seawalls and bolstering shorelines, restoring wetlands, improving stormwater management and drainage, ensuring clean lakes, hardening infrastructure, and keeping homes and roadways out of the water.—
Anna V. Eskamani,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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This includes the cost of acquiring lands, construction costs, preconstruction engineering and design, construction management and contingencies, according to the plan.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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Whether your husband is into gadgets, travel, grilling, or simply appreciates things that make everyday life easier, these are the gifts that actually get constant use in my house — and will make Father’s Day feel a little more memorable this year.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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That rally ended in sudden disruption that experts later said involved the use of a sonic weapon against peaceful demonstrators.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Next time let’s do our job and bring it to my front door REAL TIME.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
25 May 2026
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Rudd has previously spoken candidly about working odd jobs in the '90s while pursuing his dream of being a working actor.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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The procedure was performed at Provident Hospital — the city’s first interracial hospital — on Chicago’s South Side.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The Emsculpt Abdomen is a non-surgical body contouring procedure that tones and strengthens the abdominal muscles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Noun
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In financial services and insurance, the compliance architecture surrounding a model—data handling, explainability and audit capability—often matters more than raw performance.—
Mayur Khandelwal,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The center console features three rotary controls for quickly adjusting the car's throttle response, traction and handling characteristics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 May 2026
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Mamdani intends to cut the median time for approvals from 210 to to 100 days via a mix of simplifying income verification, speeding up the process for lottery winners to be selected, and streamlining the applications, among other things.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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This included implementing an electronic application process and introducing a mobile application center designed to make the hiring process more efficient and accessible to prospective applicants.—
Joy Lepola-Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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“Operation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operation. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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