1
as in operating
being in effective operation
the abandoned factory had not been active for years
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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
Peregrine doesn’t use facial recognition, doesn’t create or collect new data, and builds active flagging mechanisms, not passive ones, when data is misused.
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Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Three drugs in active clinical development could reshape how doctors approach androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, and the first regulatory submissions are already underway.
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
But that’s not to say the community isn’t active.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Earlier this year, Mexico had 628 active animal cases out of 15,277 cumulative, plus 141 human cases.
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Ciara McCarthy. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Three drugs in active clinical development could reshape how doctors approach androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, and the first regulatory submissions are already underway.
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
But that’s not to say the community isn’t active.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Earlier this year, Mexico had 628 active animal cases out of 15,277 cumulative, plus 141 human cases.
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Ciara McCarthy. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for active
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True, some if the upside surprise has come from non-operating gains on holdings in huge, private AI pioneers, but not all of it.
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Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.
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Personalized treatments are built around three pillars—energetic renewal, conscious longevity, and stress management—and integrated with the landscape and architecture of the property and the regional cuisine.
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Space hurricanes occur in the Earth’s ionosphere and magnetosphere near the magnetic poles, where streams of energetic particles interact with the atmosphere.
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Finally, employees who feel like their benefits work for them are often more engaged and less likely to leave.
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One came from JaYoung Kim, a high school English teacher who, over 15 years in the classroom, had seen her students become less engaged and have more social-emotional issues.
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The acquisition aims to fuel Air Sprint's next phase of growth, including fleet expansion, operational enhancements, and technology investments to solidify its market leadership.
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October 1 is the deadline for formalizing operational plans for the upcoming water year.
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Similarly, the lively Doyles Irish Pub serves classic pub fare such as wings, a Reuben sandwich, and fish and chips.
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In the evening, Banff’s newest late-night spot, The Dusty Boot Saloon, channels cowboy country motifs through nostalgic saloon energy and a lively dance hall, stage for live music and hidden lounges.
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Since then, Roberts, who will also manage the NL All-Star team, has appreciated how diligent Pages has remained in his routine.
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If a separate closet or dresser outside the bathroom is unavailable to you, then Trosclair advises being diligent in cycling through your linens and washing them regularly to fight any mildewing, molding, or weathering from the moisture.
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The above scenarios are all post-operative timelines, but not all hamstring injuries are treated surgically.
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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.
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Annecy, which was established as a bi-annual event in 1960 and shifted to a yearly event in 1998, hosts a main competition every year, with roughly 10 or so animated films of all types — from 2D to 3D to stop-motion — competing for the Cristal for Best Feature Film.
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The film features an original score by acclaimed composer Christophe Beck, whose iconic work on Disney’s Frozen and Frozen II has resonated with audiences around the world and helped define a generation of animated storytelling.
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“Active.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/active. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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