1
as in operating
being in effective operation
the abandoned factory had not been active for years
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2
as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the fish are active today, but we still haven't caught anything
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as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
all morning the crowd at the coffeehouse kept Marion and her helper pretty active
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Recent Examples of active
Fungicides labeled for powdery mildew include products containing the active ingredients chlorothalonil, myclobutanil, and propiconazole.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
But integrating all those capabilities into a single adaptive material without relying on motors, active mechanical systems, or complicated electronics is what makes the project immensely interesting.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
The company avoided active aero systems to reduce weight and maintain cleaner exterior surfaces.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Members of Gold Star families, local active-duty military members, law enforcement officers, first responders and veterans read the names in order of death as inscribed on the park’s memorial wall.
—Daily News, 25 May 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
But integrating all those capabilities into a single adaptive material without relying on motors, active mechanical systems, or complicated electronics is what makes the project immensely interesting.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
The company avoided active aero systems to reduce weight and maintain cleaner exterior surfaces.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Members of Gold Star families, local active-duty military members, law enforcement officers, first responders and veterans read the names in order of death as inscribed on the park’s memorial wall.
—Daily News, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for active
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Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.—
Rachel Nostrant,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Jan. 2026
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Green auroras, the most common type, form when energetic particles excite oxygen atoms about 60 to 150 miles (100 to 250 km) above Earth.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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Conversations with partners, friends and spouses will be lively and energetic.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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Through workshops, brain-health nutrition and other innovative tools such as exergaming — interactive technology that combines exercise with gaming — residents can explore new ways to stay engaged and nurture continued vitality.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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That underdeveloped online channel is likely why the David Bellinger of Mizuho said many of these newer digital customers appear less engaged with Costco’s traditional warehouse experience.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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But building much larger vessels — the Defiant class is intended to displace roughly 30,000 to 40,000 tons — would only inflate costs and create fatter targets, without offering dramatically new operational capacity.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The entire Starship program, however, is far behind schedule, with 12 launches of the rocket in the past three years—some successful, some not, none qualifying the giant machine as anywhere close to operational.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Hotel San Luis Obispo is located in the very walkable downtown, and the lobby bursts with energy on weekend evenings, thanks to its lively restaurant and bar.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Caught up in a lively dialogue?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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There’s yet another reason to be diligent with your daily SPF.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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In the end, after a monthslong investigation and diligent forensic work, partial remains of 70 of the 110 victims were identified and returned to family members who, to this day, carry the pain of that day in 1996.—
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Post-operative care is provided with a special kit containing shampoos, lotions, and medical products, and the clinic maintains high hygiene standards by sanitizing procedure rooms through ultraviolet technology.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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And with knee surgeries, rehab is most important in the early stages of post-operative recovery.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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In recent years, Hollywood decided adult comedies were not good bets in movie theaters, and instead focused heavily on superheroes and animated films.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
22 May 2026
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Toons boom across the Croisette this year, with colorful features opening Critics’ Week, closing Directors’ Fortnight, and appearing across nearly every section — further cementing Cannes’ status as a premier launchpad for animated cinema.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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“Active.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/active. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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