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

In one incident, a child activated bear spray in a crowd; in another, officers recovered a gun after chasing another youth, police said. — Nathan Pilling july 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

The right-handed closer is scheduled to be activated Wednesday — fittingly, when 40,000 fans will receive an Díaz bobblehead — after missing three months because of right elbow surgery. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

As a result, your immune system is activated and a chemical called histamine is released. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026

The drones, which can be activated by teachers, are capable of reaching a shooter within 15 seconds. — Cole Reynolds, Washington Post, 28 July 2026

Later, the author successfully activated Maya Mobile on a spare phone after some troubleshooting, finding its data fast and reliable once operational. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

He was activated from the list almost three weeks before the opener, and his practice workload was ramped up gradually. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Air defenses were activated in the Iranian capital, Tehran, and explosions were reported in several Iranian cities, according to state media. — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Ramírez did not go on a minor league rehab assignment before being activated. — ABC News, 22 July 2026