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
During this cruise phase, the team activated and tested the onboard instruments.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Some models may also feature a steam clean setting that can be activated after every use to prevent a starch buildup.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
When Curt Cignetti was hired just more than two years ago, it was considered a smart move by the athletic department, but no one kidded themselves that Indiana was some sort of raucous fan sleeper cell just waiting to be activated.
—Will Leitch, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Mobile ticketing technology can tell conductors when a passenger’s ticket was activated.
—Gabby Debenedictis, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
Your 4th House of Caring and your 7th House of Connections are both activated by the Sun and Chiron’s dynamic trine.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
Speeding violation - Officer drove 88 mph in a 35-mph zone with no lights or siren activated.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
The school activated a hold-in-place, Granadillo explained, keeping students from leaving the classroom.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
However, he wasn’t activated during the team’s playoff push in December.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Some models may also feature a steam clean setting that can be activated after every use to prevent a starch buildup.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
When Curt Cignetti was hired just more than two years ago, it was considered a smart move by the athletic department, but no one kidded themselves that Indiana was some sort of raucous fan sleeper cell just waiting to be activated.
—Will Leitch, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Mobile ticketing technology can tell conductors when a passenger’s ticket was activated.
—Gabby Debenedictis, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
Your 4th House of Caring and your 7th House of Connections are both activated by the Sun and Chiron’s dynamic trine.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
Speeding violation - Officer drove 88 mph in a 35-mph zone with no lights or siren activated.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
The school activated a hold-in-place, Granadillo explained, keeping students from leaving the classroom.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
However, he wasn’t activated during the team’s playoff push in December.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activated
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The torrential downpours on Thursday triggered both a flood advisory and flash flood warnings across the city and suburbs.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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The agreement resolves an antitrust review by the attorney general’s office triggered by the state’s ‘notice of material change’ statute, according to Tong’s office.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
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The incident comes as the city continues to reel in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, which sparked nationwide protests and exacerbated tensions in a community already on edge over a surge in federal agents.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
15 Jan. 2026
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Keyonte George, who sparked Utah's comeback with 15 points in the final period, missing a 3-pointer that would have won it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The process is called cabotage and the merchants who plied the shores of the Mediterranean not only drove trade, but also increased interactions between cultures.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Jake Davis made a 3-pointer, and Wagler drove inside for a three-point play.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
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“Activated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activated. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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