Bob operates an elevator in the department store.
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Operates
Synonyms for "operates" (140 found)
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Related words (70)
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percolateperformperform onperkpilotplayplay the marketplotplungeplypracticepresideproceedpyramidreactregulaterigrunscalpschemescoop the marketsee toserveshape a coursespeculatestagstag the marketsteerstringtaketake a fliertake care oftake effectticktrade on margintripuseutilizeventurewanglewieldwork
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The machine operates around the clock.
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The machine operates all day long.
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In North America, business operates on "the customer is always right" principle.
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