Synonyms of activating

activating 1 of 2

adjective

as in energizing

Related Words

• energizing
• inducing
• vitalizing
• quickening
• inspiring
• motivating
• galvanizing
• motivational
• triggering
• inspirational
• aggravating
• upsetting
• annoying
• maddening
• irritating
• inflammatory
• motivative
• vexing
• explosive
• bothersome
• angering
• pesky
• stimulating
• exasperating
• irksome
• provoking
• enraging
• incendiary
• vexatious
• provocative
• exciting
• galling
• inciting
• charged
• instigating
• piquing
• fiery
• edgy
• instigative

Dissimilar Words

• noninflammatory
• subduing

activating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of activate

as in triggering

to cause to function

the thermostat is set to activate the heating system only when the temperature drops below 65 degrees

Synonyms & Similar Words

• triggering
• sparking
• driving
• generating
• moving
• powering
• starting
• fueling
• actuating
• igniting
• provoking
• running
• pushing
• charging
• setting off
• turning on
• firing
• touching off
• cranking (up)
• launching
• electrifying
• switching
• energizing
• reactivating
• stimulating
• releasing
• discharging
• recharging
• turning over
• accelerating
• tripping
• arousing
• vitalizing
• inciting
• exciting
• catalyzing
• instigating
• kicking over
• quickening
• stirring up
• jump-starting
• kick-starting
• stepping up
• speeding (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• killing
• cutting
• checking
• stopping
• cutting out
• shutting off
• sticking
• arresting
• turning off
• deactivating
• braking
• halting
• cutting off
• stalling
• jamming
• drawing up
• suppressing
• slowing
• repressing
• decelerating
• stunting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of activating

Adjective

Same Pathway, Different Results Nearly all the tumors, 95% of them, carried an activating mutation in a single signaling system, the MAPK pathway. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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

This can be done by activating a population called Q neurons in a region of the hypothalamus. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026

The researchers produced biochar by carbonizing mixed food waste at 752°F and then activating it with potassium hydroxide at temperatures between 1,112°F and 1,472°F. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

The update reportedly boosts app launch speeds by activating the Low Latency Profile feature on more PCs, too. — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

The large stores generated more growth by activating existing customers than by acquiring new ones, although acquisition also contributed substantially. — Ayşe Çetinel, Harvard Business Review, 18 Aug. 2026

Why Bed Exercises Are Effective for Older Adults Though they can be done from the comfort of your own bed, bed exercises like hollow holds and dead bugs can improve your balance and stability by activating deep core strength. — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 18 Aug. 2026

Mercury conjoins Jupiter in Leo and your 3rd House of Communication, activating texts, calls, emails, errands, siblings, neighbors, and local connections. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Gonzalez pushed back on the explanation, warning Calvo that activating the emergency lights could have criminal consequences. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

Equipped with a whistle, the 37-year-old has been leading the drills aimed at activating the players ahead of the intense session or game. — Andy Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026