actuates

present tense third-person singular of actuate

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Verb
  • Dopamine activates the brain’s reward system, the same network involved in addictive behaviors like gambling or substance use.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • For Chandler, a pink bunny suit costume activates his sensitive nature, while Phoebe deals with the wiles of her evil twin Ursula.
    Cady Lang, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Retention drives long-term success, while acquisition costs diminish over time.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This sense of responsibility creates trust and drives better outcomes.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • This, in turn, propels their businesses forward and fosters economic growth.
    Oz Alon, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This strategy propels our sustainable growth, steering us confidently toward our vision of leading the transition toward an eco-conscious textile and nonwoven industry.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Actuates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuates. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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