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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3
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
Detectives remain on the active case, and details of their follow-up trips to multiple locations will not be disclosed, the department said yesterday.
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Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
The pattern overall isn't too active over the next week, with the only chances for precipitation coming on Tuesday and Wednesday.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
More than 1,700 immigrants with active detainers were released to the streets by Illinois authorities in 2025.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Also, people who listened to the band in college and who may have become less active music listeners are also remembering and coming back, too, which is really nice.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
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Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
The pattern overall isn't too active over the next week, with the only chances for precipitation coming on Tuesday and Wednesday.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
More than 1,700 immigrants with active detainers were released to the streets by Illinois authorities in 2025.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Also, people who listened to the band in college and who may have become less active music listeners are also remembering and coming back, too, which is really nice.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for active
Adjective
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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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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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At halftime, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny delivered an energetic performance featuring his biggest hits, powerful imagery and theatrical nods to songs and symbols from throughout his Spanish-language catalog.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The goal of the PUEO mission was to detect radio signals created when highly energetic neutrinos rain down onto the ice.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The service Staffers are friendly, engaged, and helpful, without being overly formal.—
Sarah Kuta,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Just as mental wellness has become increasingly vital, pet benefits complement those efforts—helping to reduce loneliness, strengthen relationships and foster a more engaged workforce.—
Marissa Andrada,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Acknowledging the logistics and operational hurdles of organizing widespread Games and opening ceremonies, Dubi said that the decision reflects the geographic reality of the Alps.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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That is not the case under a strong-mayor system, where councilmembers are frozen out of operational decisions and responsibility.—
Steven Falk,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Where there would once be huge lively crowds gathering in support of Hong Kong’s democracy figures, the mood was subdued and yet at the same time on edge.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2026
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And lively neighborhoods like Myeongdong and Hongdae are hot spots for shopping, local street food, K-pop culture, and nightlife.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The cases placed a spotlight on homeschooling, but some advocates said that homeschool parents are largely highly diligent about educating their children and should not be penalized for the other cases.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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The diligent work of our law enforcement partners time and again uncovers those attempting to hide behind a computer screen.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Supporting them is a multilingual team that assists patients throughout the entire journey, from start to finish, from consultation to post-operative care.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Seems is the operative word here.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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During the trial, many of Cardi's impassioned exchanges with the Janfaza went viral due to her unfiltered, expletive-laced responses and animated expressions, including eye rolls and shrugs.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Tang joined Adult Swim in 2012 and contributed to the development of numerous live‑action and animated originals including Joe Pera Talks with You, Royal Crackers, The Eric Andre Show, and the WGA Award-winning Three Busy Debras.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Active.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/active. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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