OPERATED Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

operated

verb

past tense of operate

as in used

to control the mechanical operation of do not operate heavy machinery, including cars, after taking this medication

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as in managed

to look after and make decisions about it takes years to learn how to operate that kind of business so that it makes money

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as in worked

to produce a desired effect the medicine will take an hour or so to operate the first time you use it

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as in utilized

to put into action or service wouldn't dream of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol

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Recent Examples of operated The Horned Frogs operated well when in 13 (three tight ends, one receiver) and 12 personnel and going forward, that position group could be the ultimate chess piece for the Horned Frogs. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026 Eight other reservoirs operated by the Bureau of Reclamation recently recorded the lowest levels in at least the last 30 years. — Wufei Yu, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 However, while most are owned and/or managed by corporate brands, Palazzo Giovanelli stands out as one of a handful that are both family-owned and operated. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The plant has operated since 1947 producing cars and fighter jets and employs about 2,000 people. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026 The devices operated for 521 hours without cooling or protective packaging, according to the space agency. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 Their technologies may not yet have operated at commercial scale. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026 For decades, the OTC market operated largely outside that framework. — Cromwell Coulson, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 More pertinently, Leeds United operated in the same formation in their 2-1 victory at Old Trafford in April, attacking down the sides and firing over crosses. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Bleach should never be used on a mattress, even if it’s diluted.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Even so, Wemlinger says the combo was used in much the same way throughout the home.

— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of used

Verb

Unlike the repeatability of CNC production, each Eagle & Summit is individually worked by experienced engraving artisans directly on the titanium surface.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
The couple bid $5 million, and worked with Central Bank to put in their $10 million total bid.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of worked

Verb

This looks like their feedback actually being utilized, their offers getting more personalized and their rewards becoming more tailored.

— Zsuzsa Kecsmar, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
To better hone the London assortment, Perrin-Faivre said the company utilized e-commerce insights and cross-border shopping patterns.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of utilized

Verb

How effectively such systems can be controlled, sustained, and employed alongside soldiers will determine whether this unusual configuration becomes a recurring feature of future armored warfare.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
These vehicles have functions and features that can be updated and controlled by software, rather than the mechanics of hardware.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of controlled

Verb

In July 2026, humanoid robots performed live laparoscopic gallbladder removals on a patient for the first time.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
By using drones to deliver fires, Russia can adhere to its traditional doctrine while replacing many of the roles previously performed by artillery and tanks.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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