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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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Shares of power-plant owners Constellation, NRG Energy and Vistra rallied Wednesday on news that the largest U.S. grid operator is speeding up plans to connect data centers with power producers.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

However, Elliott has successfully taken on other controlled companies including Pinterest and data-center operator Switch.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Germany's TUI, the world's largest tour operator, cut its profit outlook last month and withdrew its revenue guidance as it warned of "consumer caution" driven by the Middle East war.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

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

She put the phone down and picked it up again and gave the operator Kainene’s number in Port Harcourt.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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