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
Fifield’s squad car was positioned on the right shoulder/emergency lane of eastbound I-80 with its emergency lights activated.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Getting Ayton activated has been a positive for the Lakers.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Healey has activated up to 350 members of the Massachusetts National Guard to support storm recovery operations.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Male mice whose mothers’ immune systems were activated during pregnancy do not show the same pattern of amnesia as their female siblings or control mice.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
The move also opens up a roster spot for Lian Bichsel to be activated.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
According to prosecutors, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office SWAT and drone teams were activated, along with the Colorado State Patrol SOAR and aviation teams.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
And lasting up to 40 minutes when activated, the alarm and strobe light’s battery life is impressive.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
That plan was activated Saturday morning, and the area continues to be monitored, Blake said.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Getting Ayton activated has been a positive for the Lakers.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Healey has activated up to 350 members of the Massachusetts National Guard to support storm recovery operations.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Male mice whose mothers’ immune systems were activated during pregnancy do not show the same pattern of amnesia as their female siblings or control mice.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
The move also opens up a roster spot for Lian Bichsel to be activated.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
According to prosecutors, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office SWAT and drone teams were activated, along with the Colorado State Patrol SOAR and aviation teams.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
And lasting up to 40 minutes when activated, the alarm and strobe light’s battery life is impressive.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
That plan was activated Saturday morning, and the area continues to be monitored, Blake said.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activated
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Those scenarios could either be triggered by new snow falling on existing snow; a cornice, or mass of hanging snow, falling; or a human trigger.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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In the early morning of July 4, 2025, flooding triggered by unrelenting rain that overwhelmed the Guadalupe River swept away dozens of girls at the historic camp.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Those sparked an 11-0 Denver run to close the quarter, during which Boston missed two layups and was outpaced in transition.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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But residents say the issue’s persistence has hurt businesses and sparked anxiety.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors said Maurer, of Coalinga in Fresno County, deliberately drove his pickup truck into the children and adults.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Police are investigating a dramatic crash Tuesday where an SUV drove onto the sidewalk and barrelled into a vendor in downtown Los Angeles’ flower district, injuring six people.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2026.
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