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
Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
That means activating our downtown with farmers markets, cultural events, outdoor gatherings, and community programming that gives residents a reason to be there.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The board opted against activating a clause in his contract where he could be sacked without compensation.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Venus activating Saturn can reveal limitations around trust and intimacy.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Cold triggers vasoconstriction followed by vasodilation, training the vascular system and activating brown adipose tissue.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
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
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
By activating its regional proxy, the Houthis in Yemen, Iran could orchestrate the closure of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, blocking another vital artery connecting major trade routes between Europe, Asia and the Arab world.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
That means activating our downtown with farmers markets, cultural events, outdoor gatherings, and community programming that gives residents a reason to be there.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The board opted against activating a clause in his contract where he could be sacked without compensation.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Venus activating Saturn can reveal limitations around trust and intimacy.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Cold triggers vasoconstriction followed by vasodilation, training the vascular system and activating brown adipose tissue.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activating
Verb
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The economic strain is triggering a broader pullback in consumer spending and retail traffic.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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MacDougall also argued that directing the drug to work on one tooth specifically may not be possible, potentially triggering unwanted tooth growth across several teeth.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
4 June 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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The Boston Symphony Orchestra has also ousted its popular music director, sparking a crisis among donors, patrons and audiences.—
Philip Kennicott,
Washington Post,
7 June 2026
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The race for Susan Collins’ seat sparking a new reckoning about how Democrats deal with scandal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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And because the state is naturally scenic with varied terrain from one area to the next, driving between these sights ends up being a journey in and of itself.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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At first, local leaders thought tuberculosis may have been driving the deaths.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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In New York, an inspiring young leftist competed against a boorish, but experienced, former governor to replace a corrupt mayor.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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The event promises inspiring vibes, great music and a chance to celebrate the album release together.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 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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Ahead of the Spurs' run in the 2026 NBA Finals, McNulty celebrated her husband with a motivational tribute post on Instagram.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Brown, who also recently said goodbye to Queer Eye, seems to be keeping busy with motivational videos, per his Instagram.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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“Activating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activating. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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