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operating

[op-uh-rey-ting] / ˈɒp əˌreɪ tɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
functioning
Synonyms
NOUN
management
Synonyms


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Notably, verified video that emerged from Iran on Friday appeared to show US military helicopters and at least one refuelling aircraft operating over Iran's Khuzestan province.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The app’s team includes Adam DeWitt and Eric Ferguson, who previously served as CEO and chief operating officer of Grubhub, respectively, and a handful of other veterans from the food-delivery company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

As for Alphabet, Gawrelski expects the Street to revise its estimates for revenue and operating income higher following a period of sustained pressure on free cash flow estimates.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

These infrared lasers are commonly used in data centers and sensing technologies because they are efficient and capable of operating at very high speeds.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

“First, my grandson’s operating under the delusion that he won’t be coming with you on the next journey.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley