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

The updates are rolled out automatically, but the user needs to restart the browser for the fixes to be activated. — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

However, Daniel Palencia will pitch at Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday and could be activated soon, resuming his closer role. — Greg Jewett, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

The Flash Flood Emergency Plan for the city is also activated. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Brown practiced for the first time all training camp; he was activated from the non-football injury list. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026

The Dodgers’ rotation is progressing toward health, with Blake Snell (arthroscopic elbow surgery) set to make one more minor-league rehab start before being activated and Tyler Glasnow (back spasms) on the cusp of starting a rehab assignment. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

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

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