operated

ADJECTIVE

conducted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fulfilled managed negotiated regulated

STRONG

accomplished achieved administered contrived conveyed determined directed driven enforced executed finished governed guided handled maintained manipulated moved ordered performed practiced promoted revolved run served superintended supervised sustained transacted transported turned used wielded worked

Example Sentences

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Mainstream monetary economists for generations have operated on a theory—encapsulated by the Phillips Curve and its many iterations—that there exists a trade-off between full employment and price stability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

The trains, both operated by Transport for Wales, were travelling on the Cambrian Line.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

He may favor a lower-profile approach, which risks returning to the before-my-time central bank that operated in the shadows on interest-rate expectations unless there was a crisis.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

County school evaluators looked at three test score comparisons: the statewide average, other charter schools and nearby “similar” traditionally operated public schools.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Wherever the skipper operated, the enemy was put off by his tactics.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell