Synonyms of activated

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• triggered
• sparked
• drove
• powered
• generated
• moved
• started
• fueled
• actuated
• ignited
• set off
• charged
• touched off
• provoked
• turned on
• pushed
• cranked (up)
• ran
• electrified
• fired
• reactivated
• stimulated
• switched
• launched
• released
• energized
• discharged
• turned over
• recharged
• tripped
• accelerated
• aroused
• kicked over
• excited
• stirred up
• incited
• catalyzed
• instigated
• vitalized
• quickened
• stepped up
• jump-started
• kick-started
• sped (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• killed
• cut
• shut off
• stopped
• cut out
• checked
• turned off
• deactivated
• arrested
• stuck
• cut off
• halted
• jammed
• stalled
• drew up
• suppressed
• slowed
• repressed
• braked
• stunted
• decelerated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of activated

Ultrasound activated the material to generate reactive oxygen species, producing antibacterial effects in laboratory experiments alongside tooth whitening. — Mike McRae, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

Another officer activated a Taser's electrical arc, but the donkey continued toward him, getting approximately an arm's length away before Garner fired once. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

The button can also be set to mute calls or use alternate recording modes like slow motion and hyperlapse, which otherwise need to be activated with voice commands. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

That means having specific shades and specific products according to consumer needs across regions, as well as how the Sephora Collection brands are activated. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

Until Tuesday, its AI products — branded under the Gemini moniker — were automatically activated for schools using Google Classroom. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026

Christensen can now be activated off IR and onto the 53-man roster at any time. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026

By standing and moving the leg out to the side, called hip abduction, this muscle gets activated and strengthened over time. — Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2026

Emergency response activated Savannah River Site officials said the incident triggered emergency response activities at the Department of Energy facility. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026