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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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2
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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3
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
The citrus notes are powerful and sharp; Joseph tasted calamansi and lemon zest, Kelsey tasted zingy lime, editorial operations manager Kate Kassin mentioned aromas of orange peel.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025
Thiel had helped found Palantir, which was transforming the American defense establishment by integrating computer operations and simplifying tasks like tracking and destroying enemy targets.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Traditional sectors such as construction and real estate stand to benefit from the growing demand for data centers, while advancements in energy generation, storage and cooling technologies will be essential to support their operation.
—Evan Renov, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
In April 2023, he was promoted to senior vice president of automotive operations, expanding his remit to global production, sales, deliveries and service, and moving to the US.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025
Thiel had helped found Palantir, which was transforming the American defense establishment by integrating computer operations and simplifying tasks like tracking and destroying enemy targets.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Traditional sectors such as construction and real estate stand to benefit from the growing demand for data centers, while advancements in energy generation, storage and cooling technologies will be essential to support their operation.
—Evan Renov, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
In April 2023, he was promoted to senior vice president of automotive operations, expanding his remit to global production, sales, deliveries and service, and moving to the US.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operation
Noun
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In April 1970, what began as NASA's third mission to land on the moon turned into a desperate fight for survival.—
Tal Frankfurt,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has targeted invasive Burmese pythons and iguanas for removal — a task Kimmel has taken on as a professional mission.—
Mark Price
Updated July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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The leadership team’s work stems from the belief that immigration should be done right, not only to protect the integrity of the process but to honor the courage of the people who go through it.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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How To Sign Up With DraftKings Promo Code Start the sign-up process by clicking here or on any of our other links.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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The roof began going green in 2010, when the Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority and property management company Hines started replacing crumbling portions with sedum in the name of sustainability.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Any deals are likely to be in Goldman’s asset management arm, which oversees $3.3 trillion but doesn’t carry the same cachet as firms such as Blackstone or KKR.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Local media reports indicate that Bolsonaro faces additional restrictions beyond the ankle monitor, including prohibitions on social media use and contact with other individuals under Supreme Court investigation.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Great companies create cultures where ideas matter more than job titles.—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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Data showed across seven Valley cities that there were 158 full-time employees with a park ranger job title.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Back in March, the Crüe was forced to postpone their Las Vegas residency so Neil could undergo a vocal procedure, though no specifics were given.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Healthcare Administration: If agents can update patient records or schedule procedures, mistakes can compromise patient safety and violate privacy laws.—
Calum Chace,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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This will help prevent an uncomfortable burning sensation in areas of the body that are touched after handling, caused by capsaicin, an active component of hot chile peppers.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
22 July 2025
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The president also continues to face backlash from his MAGA supporters over his administration's handling of files related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
22 July 2025
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No food rewards will be available on the Chick-fil-A Play app, which is different from the flagship Chick-fil-A application.—
Alex Perry,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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The fee will not be collected until after the application is accepted.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Operation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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