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as in manages
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 works
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 utilizes
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 operates
Kim is also behind the Rendez-Vous des Designers NGO, which aims at helping emerging French brands and operates a multibrand boutique in Saint-Germain-des-Près.
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Alex Wynne, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Digital twin technology operates in real time to provide insights on warehouse operations, material movements, processes and simulation scenarios.
—Manoj Gujarathi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The company also operates rail services in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
And the stealth with which the crew operates in plain sight is less for the purpose of secrecy but more to avoid altering the environment.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
The company operates in a highly mature industry with limited secular growth opportunities.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Alex Wynne, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Digital twin technology operates in real time to provide insights on warehouse operations, material movements, processes and simulation scenarios.
—Manoj Gujarathi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The company also operates rail services in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
And the stealth with which the crew operates in plain sight is less for the purpose of secrecy but more to avoid altering the environment.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
The company operates in a highly mature industry with limited secular growth opportunities.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operates
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Roadway also uses truck-scanning technology to ensure vehicles are in top condition before each job.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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There is also a Prompt Builder, which uses natural language to define how the agent will interface with AI or the outputs from Salesforce’s Data Cloud.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But as a movie, Folie à Deux is an off-key mess that barely manages to express its handful of good ideas.Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
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Here, Ronan manages to turn a familiar story into something like an epic of self-forgiveness.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Unlike a chatbot, an agent works within the parameters of a process and is told which applications or services to use.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Wireless charging works perfectly through the case.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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For example, Synthesia utilizes an AI platform to create high-quality video and voiceover content tailored for financial services, while Deriskly provides AI software aimed at optimizing compliance in financial promotions and communications.David Parker, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The system utilizes LLMs’ capacity to comprehend, process, and organize extensive information from various origins.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
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Carlile always performs multiple sets at the festival.Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Cyrus says the phono stage performs at a level way above its class, featuring low background noise and high dynamic range, providing the perfect interface for a high-quality vinyl turntable.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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The Supreme Court has not yet considered a case centered on the rights of transgender students under Title IX, which applies to most K-12 schools and colleges.Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Recent media reports have suggested Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is planning to hike capital gains tax (CGT) — which applies to the profit investors make on the sale of an investments — with The Guardian saying the levy could jump to 39%.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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The executive council oversees political matters, as opposed to the Jihad Council which is the group’s military body, which Safieddine is a member of.Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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One potential company candidate could be Ryan Gould, who oversees its digital ad sales.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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This automatic caliber has a 90-hour power reserve and employs Ulysse Nardin's innovative Grinder winding system, which ensures efficient energy transfer.Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The company currently employs 30 people.Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Operates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operates. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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