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
Even small communities like mine (320 population) have a thriving, very active club.
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
This will be the first time that the former Texas standout has been active for an NFL game.
—Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Sunday Good news for The Loop this morning as Bears RB D’Andre Swift is active for today’s game against New Orleans.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
This could be the most active coaching carousel college football has seen in many years.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
This will be the first time that the former Texas standout has been active for an NFL game.
—Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Sunday Good news for The Loop this morning as Bears RB D’Andre Swift is active for today’s game against New Orleans.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
This could be the most active coaching carousel college football has seen in many years.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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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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The 16-track project finds Soulja experimenting with fresh sounds — from that West Coast bass to more energetic beats — all while staying true to the essence that built his legacy.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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For however long Warner is out, the 49ers will lose not only a Defensive Player of the Year candidate but also the most vocal and most energetic player in the locker room.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Employees stay engaged longer, teams navigate setbacks smoothly and leaders make stronger decisions under pressure.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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The couple became engaged in August.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The operational side is so key.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Equipped with advanced turboshaft engines, high-efficiency rotor systems, and anti-icing technology, the military variants of the Z-20 are built for demanding operational conditions.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But Missoula, Livingston and Bozeman have lively literary scenes.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Expect lively notes of lemon zest, grapefruit, and green apple, anchored by a soft minerality that adds depth without overpowering.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Daria watched their diligent ascent while Andrés studied the map on his phone.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Hunt After years of diligent saving, a longtime renter with a $300,000 budget weighed whether to take his parents’ advice and return to his childhood building in Elmhurst, or branch out.—
Dan Levin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Henry’s operative term is plyometrics, referring to short bursts of exercise that build agility.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
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Usually, this does not include lodging, transportation, or post-operative assistance.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The animated pic also included an LGBTQ relationship between Buzz’s best friend and commander, Alisha Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba), and her wife, Kiko, with glimpses of their life as a couple and an onscreen kiss.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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The animated session felt less like a demonstration and more like a homecoming.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Active.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/active. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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