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

On Wednesday, Canales said that Anthony Tyus III will be activated for the game Sunday. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026

Gonzalez Reyes then returned to his vehicle and drove away with its police-style siren activated, investigators said. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

This requirement will roll out broadly next year, but it’s being activated in a few markets in the coming weeks. — ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

Limited by injuries to 16 appearances in his first season with the Dodgers, he was activated Friday and threw 17 pitches in the ninth, giving up a single and striking out two. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Most retention strategies are activated only after a customer signals intent to cancel or stops paying and just moves on. — Dr. Vasudeva Akula, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Keith Le Goy, Sony’s TV chief, talked about how the company has activated its incredibly engaged audience. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Police activated their emergency lights and attempted to catch up to the vehicle but remained a significant distance back, Chavez said. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

Another possibility, given the circumstances, could be Swanson gets activated from the IL on Friday without getting into a rehab game. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2026