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

There’s also Will Warren, who has pitched well of late, and Clarke Schmidt, who was activated off the IL on Wednesday after a grueling recovery from Tommy John surgery. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026

Barring a setback in his final minor league rehab appearance, he could be activated in time for the playoffs. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 16 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

He could be activated for the final week of the regular season. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The city’s public works department has already activated its long-standing checklist for winter preparations, which includes being proactive about clearing storm drains, inlets and channels, and readying sandbags at about 30 flood-prone locations. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026

The self-adhesive band is activated by body heat for a secure hold, so just press and go! — Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026

Garner said HeeHaw charged toward the officers and continued approaching after a Polk County K-9 handler activated the electrical arc on a Taser in an attempt to scare him away. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026