operator

noun

Definition of operatornext
1
as in chauffeur

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2
as in actor

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3
as in consultant

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Recent Examples of operator Now the job is the responsibility of operators of the Carlsbad desalination plant, which filters seawater from the lagoon and adds it the potable water distributed by the San Diego County Water Authority. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025 Casino stocks — Casino operators in Macao declined on Friday. — Pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025 Over the intervening 100 years, the organization grew its footprint across 13 states in the mid-Atlantic and Midwest, becoming the largest power grid operator in the country. — Christen Smith | The Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2025 Wine and beer sales continue to trend down, operators said, as more people cut back on boozy drinks. — Torey Van Oot, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for operator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operator
  1. chauffeur
  2. actor
  3. consultant
  4. driver
  5. mechanic
  6. motorist
  7. expert
  8. artist
Noun
  • Our chauffeurs are highly vetted, professionally trained, and commercially licensed, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.
    — Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Guests can opt for the two-night Full Bloom Retreat package, available through May 4, 2025, which includes private massages, a personal chauffeur and after-hours access to the hotel’s clock tower.
    — Taryn White, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of chauffeur
Noun
  • In January 2024, nation-state actor Midnight Blizzard exploited Microsoft misconfigurations in password spray attacks that successfully compromised an account without multifactor authentication (MFA) enabled.
    — Galit Lubetzky, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Grammy Award-winning rapper and actor Ludacris will kick off the fair on opening day, Friday, July 11, with a performance on the main stage.
    — Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of actor
Noun
  • Vrabel was the Tennessee Titans' head coach from 2018-23 and spent the 2024 season as a consultant with the Cleveland Browns.
    — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Differentiate Coaching From Consulting Coaches must differentiate themselves from consultants.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of consultant
Noun
  • First, scientists began looking to culture rather than biology as the driver of differences among groups of people.
    — John P. Jackson, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
  • At the same time, procurement is becoming more strategic within organizations, evolving from a cost-management function to a driver of innovation.
    — Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of driver
Noun
  • Quantum mechanics is based on a mathematical method used to describe very ordinary physical effects.
    — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Cheating, hacking and opaque loot box mechanics often undermine player trust.
    — Faizy Ahmed, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of mechanic
Noun
  • Garry Moore, 68, chief of the Whitewater Fire Protection District in Missouri, died while assisting a stranded motorist.
    — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Missouri State Highway Patrol authorities informed local media that Moore was the chief of the Whitewater Fire Protection District and was killed while assisting a stranded motorist.
    — Alana Wise, NPR, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of motorist
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  • Send your questions, with Ben online to offer his expert insight from 4pm to 5pm UK time (11am-12pm ET).
    — Ben Dinnery, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • But better-for-you options are out there, experts say.
    — Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of expert
Noun
  • The festival's Sunday finale was slated to include appearances from top artists such as Tyler, the Creator, Lil Yachty, The Marías and Nathy Peluso, among others.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The concert set was divided into five parts, each with its themes and moods, telling the story of the artist’s journey.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of artist

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