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
The ship immediately activated its emergency response and began a search in coordination with the Italian Coast Guard.
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In response, the Jamaica Red Cross has activated emergency resources across eight parishes, supported by CHF 80,000 from the IFRC Disaster Response Emergency Fund.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Fortunately, the Mega’s automatic door release system activated in time, allowing the driver and passenger to escape unharmed.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Burford’s practice window opened this week so a roster adjustment will have to be made if he’s activated before Sunday.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers could have put Vesia on family bereavement leave and activated him at some point during the series.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
This enhancement occurred whether the viral mimic was DNA or RNA, meaning that CSWE activated multiple immune pathways.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
His ribs, eyes and feet glow as the motion- and sound-activated skeleton pops to life dancing to the beat of the music.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
The figures do not include existing Disney subscribers who switched to ESPN from other plans, or pay-TV subscribers who activated the services through an MVPD partnership, Antenna said.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In response, the Jamaica Red Cross has activated emergency resources across eight parishes, supported by CHF 80,000 from the IFRC Disaster Response Emergency Fund.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Fortunately, the Mega’s automatic door release system activated in time, allowing the driver and passenger to escape unharmed.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Burford’s practice window opened this week so a roster adjustment will have to be made if he’s activated before Sunday.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers could have put Vesia on family bereavement leave and activated him at some point during the series.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
This enhancement occurred whether the viral mimic was DNA or RNA, meaning that CSWE activated multiple immune pathways.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
His ribs, eyes and feet glow as the motion- and sound-activated skeleton pops to life dancing to the beat of the music.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
The figures do not include existing Disney subscribers who switched to ESPN from other plans, or pay-TV subscribers who activated the services through an MVPD partnership, Antenna said.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activated
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Patterson returns to Charlotte following a monthslong controversy over the circumstances of Jennings’ split with the city, including a secretive six-figure settlement that triggered an investigation by the State Auditor’s Office.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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The shutdown was triggered at the start of October when Senate Democrats blocked the passage of the CR passed by the House.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Perry and Trudeau first sparked romance rumors over the summer, when they were spotted on a date in Montreal, Canada.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The operation has sparked growing scrutiny over federal tactics.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, Paul drove to a bar and took shots with Connor, according to surveillance video from the bar obtained by Greenville News.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Martinezes drove up from Miami to welcome their new baby to the family.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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 3 Nov. 2025.
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