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
Roark Clothing is a small company that makes some of my favorite active apparel, and the Bless Up shirt is the perfect summer shirt.
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 May 2025
Over the last 20 years, more coaches (16) have finished with worse records (excluding active coaches) than with improved records (13) in their second-chance campaigns, according to NHL Stats.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
The members of the ASC Board, elected by active members, include Natasha Braier, Alice Brooks, Russell Carpenter, Richard Crudo, Karl-Walter Lindenlaub, Tommy Maddox-Upshaw, Erik Messerschmidt, M. David Mullen, Cynthia Pusheck and Amy Vincent.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
In fact, Oura just recently updated its app to offer more accurate calculations of your active time and steps in an effort to improve its fitness tracking capabilities, which have always been limited.
—PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 May 2025
Over the last 20 years, more coaches (16) have finished with worse records (excluding active coaches) than with improved records (13) in their second-chance campaigns, according to NHL Stats.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
The members of the ASC Board, elected by active members, include Natasha Braier, Alice Brooks, Russell Carpenter, Richard Crudo, Karl-Walter Lindenlaub, Tommy Maddox-Upshaw, Erik Messerschmidt, M. David Mullen, Cynthia Pusheck and Amy Vincent.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
In fact, Oura just recently updated its app to offer more accurate calculations of your active time and steps in an effort to improve its fitness tracking capabilities, which have always been limited.
—PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for active
Adjective
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
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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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Host Jennifer Lopez opened the show with an energetic dance number to a medley that included a mashup of songs by Beyoncé, Eilish, Shaboozey, Chappell Roan and more.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Rod Stewart, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award, closed out the evening with an energetic performance.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Yes, rewarding users with tokens costs companies, but the trade-off is a loyal, engaged audience.—
Matvii Diadkov,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Players like Jefferson, who do not have to show up for these voluntary sessions, are not only present but engaged.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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During operational missions, SpaceX plans to bring both Super Heavy and Ship back to Starbase for launch-tower catches.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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Duties include developing and executing operational analysis strategies, along with leading modeling and wargaming efforts.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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In lieu of bunking in the 4,000-square-foot Lord House, built in 1962 just off of Mulholland Drive, rent it out by the hour and host a lively pool party.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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Thus began a lively rivalry with Lee, who quickly learned Clemens possesses a killer serve.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Most of us who are mindful of the sun are likely diligent about our SPF application — and reapplication — on areas like our noses and the tops of our ears.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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Now, perhaps more than ever, investors need to be diligent in an increasingly speculative market.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The aunties then try — try being the operative word — to recreate their moves on the dancefloor at the conference, failing spectacularly.—
Marianne Eloise,
Vulture,
10 May 2025
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Indeed, secrets is the operative word, applied not only to these gifted designers but to the Petit Palais, whose collection of some 5,600 jewelry sketches and gouache renderings is barely known, even to specialists.—
Ruth Peltason,
Air Mail,
12 Apr. 2025
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The newcomer enrolled in tap classes, and trained fastidiously with associate choreographer Rachelle Rak, figuring out how an animated siren might walk and stand.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This is her opportunity to step up into a more prominent role, and the quiet ONO is disappearing in favor of this, more animated and aggressive version.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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“Active.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/active. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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