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as in missions
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 processes
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 managements
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 applications
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 operations
According to the Museum, more than 150,000 troops participated in the invasion, one of the largest amphibious military operations in history and a pivotal step toward the liberation of Western Europe.
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
An official familiar with US Central Command operations put the count much higher at nearly 1,000 commercial vessels crossing in and out of the Strait of Hormuz in the last two months, according to a Bloomberg report Friday.
—Devika Krishna Kumar, Fortune, 6 June 2026
But as the Kennedy Center has begun to wind down operations, programming hasn’t been a priority for months.
—Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Once deployed, Pegasus will be monitored from Earth, with teams in Colorado guiding operations in real time.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 6 June 2026
For Europe, the SWORD program reflects a broader push toward integrating unmanned systems into naval operations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Annin's operations director has strode past this scene every workday for more than two decades.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The Red Sox could also call old friend Paul Toboni, who left his post as Red Sox assistant general manager last fall to take over as head of baseball operations for the rebuilding Washington Nationals.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
The operations were launched in response to community concerns about minors gaining access to restricted products.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
An official familiar with US Central Command operations put the count much higher at nearly 1,000 commercial vessels crossing in and out of the Strait of Hormuz in the last two months, according to a Bloomberg report Friday.
—Devika Krishna Kumar, Fortune, 6 June 2026
But as the Kennedy Center has begun to wind down operations, programming hasn’t been a priority for months.
—Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Once deployed, Pegasus will be monitored from Earth, with teams in Colorado guiding operations in real time.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 6 June 2026
For Europe, the SWORD program reflects a broader push toward integrating unmanned systems into naval operations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Annin's operations director has strode past this scene every workday for more than two decades.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The Red Sox could also call old friend Paul Toboni, who left his post as Red Sox assistant general manager last fall to take over as head of baseball operations for the rebuilding Washington Nationals.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
The operations were launched in response to community concerns about minors gaining access to restricted products.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operations
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Meanwhile, South Korea selected the platform for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance missions with its Navy and Marine Corps, with deployment expected later this decade.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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These numerous flights took a big workload and freed up other pilots for combat missions.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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On May 21, Minister of State Chris Bryant told parliament that the documents confirmed that Andrew’s role was unpaid, with his expenses and travels having been approved through formal processes.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
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According to Microsoft, its quantum team used agentic AI to automate complex measurements, optimize fabrication processes, analyze decades of research data, and uncover previously unnoticed problems that affected device performance.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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These are different eras, and the respective managements are no longer the same, but something about this feels off.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Information about Spirit’s plans was equally scarce among managements of airports the airline serves.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Traditional job boards require recruiters to sift through volumes of applications, many of which may not meet basic qualifications.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Anthropic’s latest funding round further demonstrates that its foundational commitment to commercial applications of its technology—writing code, discovering software bugs, and white-labeling enterprise chatbots around the globe—is paying off.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The plan both helps train entry-level workers to be substance use counselors, case managers and community health workers and also offers zero-interest forgivable loans to workers already in those jobs.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The April jobs report came in well ahead of consensus, reflecting the resilience of the economy in the face of rising oil prices and Iran war uncertainty.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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That means clear notification procedures, credible monitoring and reliable deconfliction backed by the United Nations.—
John W.H. Denton AO,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Restaurants that receive more than 30 demerits are required to immediately fix the most critical violations and start corrective procedures on all the other violations within 48 hours.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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The cooktop is set into the countertop at left with controls mounted on the cabinet face in front.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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If college sports truly need cost controls, why do those controls always begin and end with the players?—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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That includes throw rugs, sheets, blankets, pillow covers, and beds your pet uses, says Bryant.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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As imperial forces traversed continents, the meanings and uses of these arrivals—whether people, plants, or ideologies— were actively negotiated and reshaped by the societies and environments compelled to contend with them.—
Sophia Rey,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2026
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“Operations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operations. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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