operates

VERB

perform, function

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve act complete conduct do engage keep move produce promote run serve take transport work

STRONG

accomplish advance behave bend benefit burn click compel concern contact contrive convey cook determine direct enforce exert finish fulfill go hit hum influence lift ordain percolate proceed progress react revolve roll spin tick turn

WEAK

act on be in action bring about carry on get results produce a result

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain cease consume destroy discontinue disenchant dishonor fail give give up halt hold idle ignore let go lose miss neglect receive refrain refuse reject release remain repulse stop

STRONG

abandon begin create decrease drop hesitate hinder maintain overlook retreat retrogress start steady

VERB

manage, use

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administer conduct drive handle keep play run work

STRONG

command maneuver manipulate ordain pilot ply steer wield

WEAK

be in charge be in driver's seat be in saddle call the play call the shots call the signals carry on hold the reins make go pull the strings pull the wires run the show run things sit on top of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

halt mismanage neglect stop

STRONG

leave alone

VERB

perform surgery

Synonyms

STRONGEST

explore set

STRONG

amputate cut excise remove transplant treat

WEAK

carve up open up

Example Sentences

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U.S. nuclear plants already have done about 8 gigawatts of power uprates in the past three decades, Buongiorno said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

A 2024 Energy Department report about commercializing nuclear technologies identified uprates as a low-hanging fruit for the power industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Dominguez thinks uprates could eventually add the equivalent of five or six large new nuclear reactors to Constellation’s fleet.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

The uprates, which are expected to result in 1,300 to 1,500 megawatts of total additional generating capacity within eight years, will give Exelon enough new generating capacity to match that of a new nuclear plant.

From Chicago Tribune • Mar. 18, 2011

Elsewhere in the country, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is expecting more than 30 applications for power uprates at nuclear plants during the next five years.

From Chicago Tribune • Mar. 18, 2011