as in to trigger
to cause to function
the thermostat is set to activate the heating system only when the temperature drops below 65 degrees
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Recent Examples of activate
Get a year of complimentary Apple TV when activated by December 31, 2026 - a value of $156.
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 22 June 2026
In December 2023, Tesla recalled more than 2 million cars after regulators said the company hadn’t done enough to ensure that drivers were paying attention when Autopilot is activated.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 22 June 2026
Some providers have waiting periods of 30 to 90 days after purchase before coverage activates.
—Emily Mercer, USA Today, 22 June 2026
These walls, activated by shooting a switch, permanently block pathways for the remainder of the round, dynamically altering gameplay.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 22 June 2026
In December 2023, Tesla recalled more than 2 million cars after regulators said the company hadn’t done enough to ensure that drivers were paying attention when Autopilot is activated.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 22 June 2026
Some providers have waiting periods of 30 to 90 days after purchase before coverage activates.
—Emily Mercer, USA Today, 22 June 2026
These walls, activated by shooting a switch, permanently block pathways for the remainder of the round, dynamically altering gameplay.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activate
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Still, despite the squad’s positivity, the match triggered a lot of bad memories in the minds of Spain fans everywhere ahead of what many thought could be an excellent chance to earn the nation’s second World Cup.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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In February, an exposure at a state high school wrestling championship triggered at least 46 cases among attendees.—
Devi Shastri,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Despite the lack of physical or video evidence, Kim said Rinderknecht is the only person who could have sparked the blaze.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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This marks an increase of nearly 8% from the price that sparked national headlines.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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Those moves unfold in the heart of the Pittsburgh Innovation District, where Oakland’s mix of universities, hospitals and startups is driving new construction and intensifying competition for space around campus.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The shooting took place in Towson Circle as the Majied and the suspect were driving in different cars.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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That hardware, in turn, provides the foundation to power next-generation artificial intelligence models.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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The solar array does not power the building directly but provides power into the city power grid.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Under his leadership, SMUD expanded workforce training programs, and joined the state’s Energy Imbalance Market, a wholesale energy-trading market that allows SMUD to buy low-cost renewable energy in real time, and sell excess energy to generate additional revenue.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Prosecutors allege Mareik helped facilitate fraudulent prescriptions that generated nearly $270 million in claims to Medi-Cal, which ultimately paid out more than $178 million.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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The pair moved to the parking lot, where several others became involved.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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The Eastern Pacific remains a key corridor for narcotics trafficking, with criminal organizations frequently using small vessels to move drugs toward North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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“Activate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activate. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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