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
Follow-up appointments, imaging, side-effect management and emotional adjustment often continue long after active treatment ends.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
Police said the investigation remains active, and officers are continuing to gather information regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident.
—Alexandra Koch , Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
With seven active appearances already used, Martin has just four games remaining under the terms of her developmental contract.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Oigara said Kenya is among the most active China-Africa hubs outside South Africa.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
Police said the investigation remains active, and officers are continuing to gather information regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident.
—Alexandra Koch , Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
With seven active appearances already used, Martin has just four games remaining under the terms of her developmental contract.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Oigara said Kenya is among the most active China-Africa hubs outside South Africa.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for active
Adjective
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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.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Another portion of the penalties stems from MSC’s failure to clearly state the applicable rates or rules for non-operating reefers (NORs) when publishing its tariffs.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Feb. 2026
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The outfield grass was the place to be, not only for those watching the game but also for the host of energetic kids playing soccer in center and left fields.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
14 June 2026
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To get there, the capsule will have to endure a fiery atmospheric reentry at a velocity of 12 km per second—a faster, more energetic plunge than those experienced by China’s previous lunar sample-return missions.—
Andrew Jones,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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The bottom line is that people should stay engaged with preventive care.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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This year, nearly two-thirds say the United States should be more engaged internationally.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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Functioning as a modular toolkit, each module can be applied independently or concurrently—allowing phased adoption aligned with operational goals and capital availability.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Dec. 2025
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The incident is usually limited to one operational period in the control phase.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The ranch saloon sits across from the open yard—and around the corner and up a hill of long yellow grass is the outdoor rodeo arena, home to lively summer rodeos every week in the summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Baltimore is best known for its maritime history and lively harbor, with plenty to see and do, from the National Aquarium to the cobblestone streets and waterfront views of Fell's Point.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Some information has been presented in court filings or uncovered by journalists and by one especially diligent state legislator, Anna Eskamani, from Orlando.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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His brothers are diligent about self-care too.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
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In part, said O’Connell, who also underwent three months of post operative cardiac rehabilitation at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, the ease of recovery was attributable to the way the robotic surgery can be done.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2026
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But with less on his schedule this offseason, Brady seems determined to have an operative role in turning the Raiders around.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The puppy also stomps its paws and moves around in animated excitement.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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But several attempts are interrupted by visitors, including an animated Crosby.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Active.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/active. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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