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adjective

as in energizing

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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

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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
Those cases often centered on devices mistakenly activating or capturing speech that was not intended as a command. — Mackenzie Sigalos,annie Palmer, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026 Semaglutide mimics its activity by activating GLP-1 receptors in the body. — Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 The protease partially pulls a proton off the water molecule, activating it to attack and break up the peptide bond. — ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026 Tory Burch excels at activating her frow-goers, dispatching content creators like Tefi Pessoa and Kennedy Eurich as correspondents, who saturate social media with guest interviews and interactions. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 The Libra moon is activating your curious third house of communication, making your exchanges charming and easygoing. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2026 Hawaii officials had told residents to put together emergency kits, and the governor issued an emergency proclamation, activating more than 230 Hawaii National Guard members. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 Given Serra’s representation of Shift, the work is both an object in time and a device for activating time as a correlative of space. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Before the storm, NIPSCO prepared by activating our emergency response plan. — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activating
  1. energizing
  2. triggering
  3. inducing
  4. sparking
  5. inspiring
  6. driving
  7. galvanizing
  8. motivational
Adjective
  • Really, the most energizing part of the movie is its surprise subject matter.
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of energizing
Verb
  • The latest attack came as part of the ongoing war between the army and the RSF, which broke out in April 2023, triggering one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, according to aid organizations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Military leaders identified the need to extend the runway and address safety requirements, triggering a major infrastructure effort around the base.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of triggering
Adjective
  • The environment around Venus at the top of the month is pointed, confrontational, and probably a bit rage-inducing.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Then there’s ker, a tangy berry from Jaisalmer traditionally snacked on to boost stamina, which the bartenders infuse into gin for a refreshing (stamina-inducing, even) gimlet.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of inducing
Verb
  • Growing concern over microplastics and sustainability is sparking a wave of plastic-free coffee pods and machines.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The pirate crew is said to have tortured, killed and raped those aboard the royal ship, sparking global outrage and what is considered the first worldwide manhunt.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of sparking
Adjective
  • As the state’s Latino population grew and their political power eventually did too, the days when such a victory would have been an inspiring surprise are long gone.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • That should be commended, but the win should also be inspiring, and something the Dolphins labor to build on.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of inspiring
Verb
  • The analyst noted that industry checks and data indicate that infrastructure software demand is strengthening, with AI increasingly driving usage and growth.
    — TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
  • According to court records, Rogers was driving the vehicle and Arrington was a passenger.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of driving
Adjective
  • For a team that finished with a 3-14 record last season, the victory was a galvanizing moment and a sign this year might be much more competitive.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • For a change, Strahan and his producing partner Constance Schwartz-Morini and others sought to put the emphasis on the joyful, inspirational, galvanizing and cathartic moments that the nation experienced in the days after the attacks.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of galvanizing
Adjective
  • On the columns of train stations, stickers bore the smiling faces of soldiers in their twenties alongside motivational quotes and the dates of their births and deaths.
    — Jordi Graupera, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Though apparently diminishing his own roster is part of the team's motivational playbook.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of motivational

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“Activating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activating. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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