activated

verb

past tense of activate
as in triggered
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 activated Air defenses were activated in the Iranian capital, Tehran, and explosions were reported in several Iranian cities, according to state media. — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 Ramírez did not go on a minor league rehab assignment before being activated. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 Consent gets captured in one system, stored in another and activated somewhere else entirely. — Angela Palo, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 An evacuation will be activated when there are both timing and severity triggers, per the company website. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 21 July 2026 Wandy Peralta was activated off the Bereavement List and pitched a scoreless ninth inning. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026 Once activated, those brakes haul down this Cayenne with monstrous force, boosted via optional ceramic-composite brakes. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026 Get a year of complimentary Apple TV when activated by December 31, 2026 - a value of $156. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 July 2026 The building’s fire alarm had been activated, according to court documents. — Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activated
  1. triggered
  2. sparked
  3. drove
  4. powered
Verb
  • After that, a permanent deal could be triggered and Villa could sign Garnacho outright and see no negative impact on the Rogers profit.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The blast triggered by a buildup of methane gas tore through the tunnel Monday at the 500-megawatt Teesta Hydroelectric Project in northeastern Sikkim state in the Himalayas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of triggered
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  • One early stop involved the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California’s Alabama Hills, where Silbiger captured the photo that sparked the creative vision for her series.
    — Sarah Silbiger, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The experience of serving overseas gave Maloney a greater appreciation for family and friends, but also sparked his interest in business.
    — Claire Hall, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
Definition of sparked
Verb
  • But the Seoul High Court ruled that the shares should be valued at the date that the appellate court concluded its hearing in 2024, before AI drove prices up fivefold.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Garcia drove into Elk Grove, where he was chased by multiple law enforcement patrol cars and helicopters, according to the DA’s Office.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of drove
Verb
  • Eco Effort All Maybourne London hotels are powered by 100% renewable electricity, and a solar power farm in Essex is underway.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Inside, the Ingenieur Automatic 40 is powered by the in-house Caliber 32111, offering a robust 120-hour power reserve—an engineering feat that mirrors the endurance and performance demanded on the track.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Definition of powered

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“Activated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activated. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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