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 center was initially activated on Friday after heavy rain in Cheboygan caused water levels to rise along the river and the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
However, some form of auto-brightness might have still been activated, buried deep in a menu, or an image-processing feature that also dims the picture could have been running.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Golden State recently signed defensive standout Gabby Williams and activated last year’s first-round pick Justė Jocytė.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
That came despite flares and emergency lights being activated.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Injury updates Edman, who underwent ankle surgery this offseason, is still on track to be activated around late May, Roberts said Saturday.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
After nine games of a Triple-A rehab assignment, he was finally activated Saturday.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
Bahrain activated sirens, warning civilians to seek shelter.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Signals also still need to be activated.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
However, some form of auto-brightness might have still been activated, buried deep in a menu, or an image-processing feature that also dims the picture could have been running.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Golden State recently signed defensive standout Gabby Williams and activated last year’s first-round pick Justė Jocytė.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
That came despite flares and emergency lights being activated.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Injury updates Edman, who underwent ankle surgery this offseason, is still on track to be activated around late May, Roberts said Saturday.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
After nine games of a Triple-A rehab assignment, he was finally activated Saturday.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
Bahrain activated sirens, warning civilians to seek shelter.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Signals also still need to be activated.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activated
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In Carrollton in 2024, leaking natural gas entered a sewer system and triggered a home explosion that killed a man.—
Lexi Salazar,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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That has alarmed free-speech advocates and triggered federal and state-filed antitrust lawsuits, including one that the Colorado Attorney General’s office signed on to.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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Detectives from the city's Fire Investigation Unit are working to learn what sparked the flames.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The campaign has sparked political outcry and court challenges.—
Kanishka Singh,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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On this day, volunteers drove flowers to a senior living center, where the act of kindness overwhelmed resident Carmela Kemper.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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That experience drove me into public service.—
Christian Mitchell,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 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 19 Apr. 2026.
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