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
Bane was active on both ends of the court finishing with 18 points, five rebounds, nine assists and four steals.
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
American Home Shield discounts American Home Shield offers discounts for active-duty military and veterans, AARP members and those looking to get coverage for multiple properties.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
There are three listening modes, including active noise cancelling, transparency, and adaptive EQ.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
The Navy’s oldest active carrier pulled into San Diego in early December at the end of what was expected to be its final deployment after 50 years of service.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
American Home Shield discounts American Home Shield offers discounts for active-duty military and veterans, AARP members and those looking to get coverage for multiple properties.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
There are three listening modes, including active noise cancelling, transparency, and adaptive EQ.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
The Navy’s oldest active carrier pulled into San Diego in early December at the end of what was expected to be its final deployment after 50 years of service.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for active
Adjective
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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
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
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Buffey is described as an energetic and dedicated special education teacher who brings enthusiasm and creativity to every lesson.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The deployment of Lewis O’Brien and Ollie Rathbone, playing as an energetic pair of No 10s behind the equally-mobile Sam Smith up front suited this intent wonderfully.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Selling only in the Golden State at first will allow the company to learn from an engaged customer base, said Yamaguchi.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Later at a restaurant, the rest of the Clyburn clan is more engaged with their devices than conversing as a family.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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These changes should reduce operational complexity and allow faster deployment of mission software.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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First introduced as a concept during the 2025 China International Import Expo, the initiative now moves into its operational phase, positioning Jing’an as a new gateway for international beauty innovation and collaboration.—
Johannes Neubacher,
Footwear News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Locals consistently rave about FIG and Leon’s Oyster Shop, though wandering around aimlessly—especially on the city’s lively King Street—is part of the fun, too.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Anecdotally, schools with bell-to-bell bans report livelier lunchtime conversations, and some research suggests that time and distance are critical for counteracting phones’ addictive tendencies.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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Davis played 686 snaps — a 298-snap increase from the previous season — and was diligent about his fitness and conditioning.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The same goes for diligent skin care.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
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His campaign has gained the backing of controversial right-wing radio host and political operative Dan Proft of Naples, Florida, as well as far-right former legislator Jeanne Ives, now a member of the Republican State Central Committee.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The long-standing phrase energy transition remains operative for much of the world—though others reject it.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
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The animated series is run by Brad Walsh and Paul Corrigan, who ran the live-action series with me.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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That call will depend on your kid's maturity level and tolerance for animated violence.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Active.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/active. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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