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
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
More time is devoted to setting up the dramatic situation than to activating it.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Re-activating a dormant friendship is often faster and more rewarding than building one from scratch.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
With the moon in Taurus activating your ninth house of growth and expansion, today encourages you to look towards the future.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Philadelphia declared a heat health emergency for Thursday and Friday, activating cooling centers, home visits by field teams, outreach to people experiencing homelessness and other services.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Removing it can also remove , which helps stop someone else from erasing, activating and reselling your phone.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
At last count, 42 advertisers had suited up for this year’s installment of the NBA Finals, with 24 first-timers activating across all Disney platforms.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
Drinking Excessive Alcohol Heavy or binge drinking can raise your blood pressure both acutely and over time by activating your nervous system and decreasing blood vessel function, said Higgins.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 11 June 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
Sprinting entails pushing off with your feet and abruptly activating your calf muscles.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
More time is devoted to setting up the dramatic situation than to activating it.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Re-activating a dormant friendship is often faster and more rewarding than building one from scratch.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
With the moon in Taurus activating your ninth house of growth and expansion, today encourages you to look towards the future.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Philadelphia declared a heat health emergency for Thursday and Friday, activating cooling centers, home visits by field teams, outreach to people experiencing homelessness and other services.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Removing it can also remove , which helps stop someone else from erasing, activating and reselling your phone.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
At last count, 42 advertisers had suited up for this year’s installment of the NBA Finals, with 24 first-timers activating across all Disney platforms.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
Drinking Excessive Alcohol Heavy or binge drinking can raise your blood pressure both acutely and over time by activating your nervous system and decreasing blood vessel function, said Higgins.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activating
Adjective
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For example, lavender is said to have a calming effect, while citrus scents will seem more energizing and lively.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Scientists have discovered that seismic waves from Japan’s devastating 2011 earthquake traveled to Earth’s core and back, triggering a second tectonic slip event that shifted the country eastward by up to 6 millimeters.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Feels-like temperatures are expected to soar up to 120 degrees in parts of Texas on Thursday, June 18, triggering extreme heat warnings and advisories in several parts of the state, according to the National Weather Service.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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In the fifth and final season of The Boys, creator-showrunner Eric Kripke and his writers’ room had their work cut out for them, with a complex cast of characters’ arcs to wrap up, from the heartbreaking to the adrenaline-inducing and absurdly hilarious.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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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
Verb
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Bitcoin has struggled through 2026, plunging to half its October peak and sparking fears of an imminent bitcoin collapse.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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While backing its longtime partner Iran rhetorically, China has been measured in its criticism of the US for sparking the conflict and held multiple calls and meetings with Gulf states that came under Iran’s attack.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Woody either having or not having a last name has fascinated fans for years, inspiring conversations and debates in comment sections, in message forums, and on fan sites.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
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Watching the raw spirit of horses galloping in the wild makes for an inspiring summer destination.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The woman who was driving the sedan was taken to a local Shock Trauma Center after sustaining serious injuries.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Not to be overshadowed by the outfielder’s efforts, Cody Morrissette also went 3 for 5, with one home run, as well as driving home Wallner with a two-out single to end the game.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
21 June 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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If adaptability is now a strategic capability, the agency cannot remain in motivational language.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Damian used to get annoyed with his father's motivational chats about responsibility.—
Claudia Boyd-Barrett,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Activating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activating. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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