as in energizing
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as in triggering
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 activating
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Sukhman Rekhi, Verywell Health, 21 May 2026
But for the brands activating in grocery aisles, sports bars, and digital feeds, that uncertainty is largely irrelevant.
—Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Today Mars changes signs, activating your desire to travel, as well as explore opportunities in medicine, the law, higher education and publishing.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Still, if phone providers must collect more identity details before activating or renewing service, anonymous or semi-anonymous phone access could become much harder to get.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Single-Leg Standing Clamshells and Kickback Clamshell exercises are great and efficient moves for activating the gluteus muscles and hip flexors, which are crucial to overall stability.
—Mallory Creveling, Health, 15 May 2026
Coach Natalie Nakase said this week that activating the Australian point guard will be a game-time decision.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
The princess has done an amazing job at activating people's minds about the value and importance of this.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Prioritize visibility Enhance your visibility in heavy rain by activating your headlights.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Adjective
After such an activating start to the year, you’re invited to rest, reflect, and reconnect with your spiritual side.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Key Takeaways Meditating for 10 to 15 minutes a day can help lower blood pressure by activating the parasympathetic nervous system and relaxing blood vessels.
—Sukhman Rekhi, Verywell Health, 21 May 2026
But for the brands activating in grocery aisles, sports bars, and digital feeds, that uncertainty is largely irrelevant.
—Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Today Mars changes signs, activating your desire to travel, as well as explore opportunities in medicine, the law, higher education and publishing.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Still, if phone providers must collect more identity details before activating or renewing service, anonymous or semi-anonymous phone access could become much harder to get.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Single-Leg Standing Clamshells and Kickback Clamshell exercises are great and efficient moves for activating the gluteus muscles and hip flexors, which are crucial to overall stability.
—Mallory Creveling, Health, 15 May 2026
Coach Natalie Nakase said this week that activating the Australian point guard will be a game-time decision.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
The princess has done an amazing job at activating people's minds about the value and importance of this.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Prioritize visibility Enhance your visibility in heavy rain by activating your headlights.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activating
Verb
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On March 26, 1997, the Red Wings sought retribution as McCarty went after Lemieux, triggering a full-scale brawl with goalies Roy and Mike Vernon in a bloody fight at center ice.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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The incident occurred on Wednesday night when authorities received a report of shots fired outside Barrett’s home, triggering a police response.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Some of the prices are shiver-inducing, but then this is Mayfair, and The Twenty Two is offering something different—something sexier and more fun, which might just be a marker point for the area’s future.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Most of this wouldn’t be so cringe-inducing, especially given the autobiographical nature of it all, if the film had ever established a better sense of who Kristen is outside of surfing and AJ.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Experts said the announcement is sparking confusion and uncertainty among many, including potentially thousands in Chicago.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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After months of drought, the South is in dire need of rain, but lightning or rain that falls too fast could create additional problems, sparking fires or causing flash flooding.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Both are fair concerns – driving from Michigan to Florida would be a challenge for anyone.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Police say Clark and friend Caleb Vazquez, 18, fatally shot three men outside the Islamic Center of San Diego late Monday morning before driving several blocks away and killing themselves.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Sergei Bobrovsky The free-agent pool of goalies this summer isn’t inspiring.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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That experience confirmed Lean’s boredom with studio shoots and his hunger to work outside in inspiring locations.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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The riot was a galvanizing event and led to the creation of LGBTQ advocacy organizations like Gay Liberation Front and GLAAD.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
21 Apr. 2026
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The January 2023 shooting of the environmental activist, known as Tortuguita, became a galvanizing moment for protests against Atlanta’s police training center.—
R.j. Rico,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The opportunities for Tinnie are endless, Barber says apart from his usual duties he could also be asked to work as a motivational coach and even serve cold ‘tinnie’ to the crew.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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The thesis of Brady’s commencement, though, was battling through adversity and never quitting, and the best way for Brady to tell his motivational message was by telling the story of his Super Bowl LI comeback against the Atlanta Falcons.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Activating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activating. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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