1
as in operating
being in effective operation
the abandoned factory had not been active for years
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2
as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the fish are active today, but we still haven't caught anything
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3
as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
all morning the crowd at the coffeehouse kept Marion and her helper pretty active
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Recent Examples of active
The San Diego Police Department responded to an active shooting at the Islamic center on Monday around noon, according to reports.
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 18 May 2026
Your knowledge has value beyond your active hours.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Recently a friend apologized to me for not being more active in one of our group chats.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026
The investigation is active and ongoing, Davis said.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 18 May 2026
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 18 May 2026
Your knowledge has value beyond your active hours.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Recently a friend apologized to me for not being more active in one of our group chats.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026
The investigation is active and ongoing, Davis said.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for active
Adjective
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Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.—
Rachel Nostrant,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Jan. 2026
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Little Caesars Arena was as energetic as its been all season, and Detroit didn’t deliver, sending Pistons fans for an early exit.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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For a night out, head to local landmark Pam Pam, a fish-out-of-water Brazilian bar with tiki drinks, dance shows, live music, and an energetic atmosphere.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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The result is a fiery and impassioned offering that finds the veteran fully engaged and intent on proving no chinks have been left in his armor despite his tenuous back-and-forth with his Compton counterpart.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 May 2026
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The debate, the back and forth, the unsolicited tags—that is where trust is built in public, where brand affinity becomes visible and where your most engaged audience shows themselves to you.—
Rhea Karo,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Israel was reportedly the first nation to use the F-35 in actual combat operations, demonstrating the aircraft’s operational readiness and effectiveness in modern warfare environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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That would be followed by an orbital free-flyer called Vortex-S, and the Vortex-C operational cargo transport vehicle with a total mass of about 8 to 9 metric tons.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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The lively restaurant, a tribute to British photographer and tastemaker Cecil Beaton, strikes a delicate balance between elegance and whimsy.—
Julie Tremaine,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Created by Liz Heldens (Will Trent) and Matt Ward (Best Medicine), and set to kick off production in Los Angeles this year, the new series follows Heidi (Banks), who while fresh off a messy divorce, sets out to secure a lively second act for herself and her kids.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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In the end, after a monthslong investigation and diligent forensic work, partial remains of 70 of the 110 victims were identified and returned to family members who, to this day, carry the pain of that day in 1996.—
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The Devil’s Chair Trail was previously closed because of storm damage, but reopened about two weeks ago, thanks to the diligent work of county staff.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Party is unapologetically the operative word for the ACMs, even down to the extent that many of the awards are being announced prior to airtime, to have few speeches on the show when that time could be used for music.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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But the company is also opening a new fulfilment center in Giessen, in western Germany, which should be fully operative by the end of 2027.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Diesel, Moritz and Morgan also executive produce an animated Fast & Furious series set at Netflix from DreamWorks Animation.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Lion Forge Entertainment develops and produces animated and live-action content targeting kids and family, YA and adult audiences.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Active.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/active. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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