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as in to manage
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 to utilize
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 operate
The city of Lakeville stipulates a cannabis retail business shall not operate within 500 feet of a school, according to the city ordinance.
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Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
The data centers are slated to begin operating between 2026 and 2030, Magallon said.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Other activists operate on ideological grounds.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Physically present where Jackpocket operates.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 26 Oct. 2025
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Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
The data centers are slated to begin operating between 2026 and 2030, Magallon said.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Other activists operate on ideological grounds.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Physically present where Jackpocket operates.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operate
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Cousin, who is CEO of FSF Ventures, a nonprofit focused on sustainable food business models, believes investments like AI will help spur productivity in land already used for cultivation.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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One post on the platform included a screenshot of a season 4 scene where Will uses a conversation about Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) to reveal his true feelings for Mike.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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So are the county administrators who manage their benefits.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The dispute began when Nicklaus sold GBI Investors—which had licensed his intellectual property and managed his golf course design business—to Milstein in 2007.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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During the formative phase of the infant American republic, when its survival was still problematic, iconic founders performed a valuable function as reliable sources of unquestioned wisdom, a veritable gallery of Delphic oracles available on demand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Kevin previously performed the song solo for the first time at the band's Boston date in August.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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There are many advantages to utilizing a CRM for sales.—
Jason Phillips,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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While Ertz likely won't be utilized as one of the top receiving options on the Commanders on Monday night since both McLaurin and Samuel are returning to the fold, the 13-year NFL veteran could very well hit a career milestone that very few at his position have ever been able to accomplish.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Chelsea Boots Chaco Fields Chelsea Waterproof For easy, versatile fall footwear, pack a boot that can handle everything from a simple hike to a reservation at a restaurant for dinner.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Barrymore, whose daughter Olive just turned 13, turned to Falco to ask her advice on how to handle some of the ups and downs of teenagehood.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hoban supervised construction of the porticoes on the north and south sides of the building that Latrobe originally designed in 1807.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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The children's parents were simply socializing like normal, the man wrote, not supervising the kids at all.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Unlike many recycling approaches, this method works across multiple plastics and even mixtures, producing gram-scale yields that point to real-world feasibility, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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The humanities program will work with the arts board's Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship program to train master and apprentice Wisconsin folk artists in planning and producing public programs that showcase and contextualize cultural traditions, stories and histories.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The chain embellishment was applied to multiple styles, be in the short pump or a taller slingback, and stood out against different colors.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Use a mop to apply the bleach solution to the floors, covering a small area at a time and working in a figure-eight or side-to-side pattern.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Operate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operate. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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