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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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“This was all totally new,” said Beard, an Australian tour operator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"At launch, a licensed operator will be on board monitoring behind the wheel, as part of our phased introduction," the company said in a press release.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The operator said there were no injuries, and a fire in the building was put out, adding that radiation remained at a normal level.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Massive data centers are also flooding the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the state’s main grid operator, with requests for power.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Knapp's mother was a veterinarian, the owner and operator of Vet in a Van.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg




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