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operator

[op-uh-rey-ter] / ˈɒp əˌreɪ tər /
NOUN
one who operates a machine
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NOUN
one who operates workable property
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Antonyms
NOUN
manipulator
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NOUN
controller
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At this point in the investigation, there is no sign the bus operator was impaired or distracted, police said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

The Metro bus operator remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators following the incident, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Site operator Cireco Scotland said the claim was "speculation" but has promised a full investigation.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Satellite operator Iridium Communications agreed to take full control of a company that tracks airplane movements, betting it can grow the air data provider into a bigger business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The operator would pick up the phone and manually route the call to your house.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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