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operating

[op-uh-rey-ting] / ˈɒp əˌreɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
causing to function
Synonyms
STRONGEST
performing running
STRONG
accomplishing administering conducting contriving determining directing driving executing finishing fulfilling guiding maintaining managing manipulating moving ordering practicing regulating revolving serving spinning supervising sustaining transacting turning using wielding
WEAK
at work
ADJECTIVE
functioning
Synonyms
STRONGEST
operational running working
STRONG
acting going producing
NOUN
management
Synonyms
STRONG
control managing
WEAK
direction operation

Example Sentences

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Netflix said it continues to expect 2026 revenue ranging from $50.7 billion to $51.7 billion, with an operating margin of 31.5%.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Netflix maintained its full-year forecast of $50.7 billion to $51.7 billion in revenue, and a full-year operating margin of 31.5%, up from 29.5% last year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

“In the old days, we were a mobility provider. Then people started saying, oh, ‘you’re mobility and food delivery,’” said Alex Hungate, Grab’s president and chief operating officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Many airlines around the world have had to take emergency measures to counter the rising cost of fuel, which typically makes up 20-40% of their operating costs.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Although I was still groggy when I came out of the operating room, I had managed to squeeze Mom’s finger to tell her I was okay.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge