as in now
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
a film genre that today's turned-on moviegoers seem little interested in
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as in attacked
to take sudden, violent action against
it is dangerous to keep tigers as house pets, as they often turn on their masters without warning
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as in thrilled
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
unsurprisingly, the fanboys were turned on by the movie's amazing special effects and slam-bang plot
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as in activated
to cause to function
would you turn on the TV?
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Recent Examples of turned-on
Abby Monteil, Them., 3 Oct. 2025
If the officer's bodycam wasn't turned on, that could be an opening for Robinson's defense to attempt to poke holes in the investigation, Lazaro said.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The 100-Tesla field, which is about 2 million times as strong as Earth’s magnetic field, can be turned on for 15 milliseconds just once an hour.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
This year’s stellar session turned on European Powerhouses, with top execs from Fremantle, Mediawan, Studio TF1 and Vuelta in attendance.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
The lights, which can also be turned on and off quickly, will also provide some showmanship to help get the fans involved, according to White.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
The life-saving service, which automatically shares the caller's precise location, became more widely available earlier this year after mobile operator T-Mobile turned on its text-to-911 service in cooperation with SpaceX's Starlink satellites for all existing cell phones less than four years old.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Because autoplay is turned on by default on social media sites like X, Facebook and Bluesky, many users are seeing the videos without the chance to skip them first.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
An Instagram account with the teen settings turned on should restrict the type of content a young user is able to see.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Naturally, no shortage of love triangles, drunken decisions, and roommate squabbles ensue — common comedy tropes that get turned on their heads by Waller-Bridge’s trademark offbeat, razor-sharp comedic instincts.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 3 Oct. 2025
If the officer's bodycam wasn't turned on, that could be an opening for Robinson's defense to attempt to poke holes in the investigation, Lazaro said.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The 100-Tesla field, which is about 2 million times as strong as Earth’s magnetic field, can be turned on for 15 milliseconds just once an hour.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
This year’s stellar session turned on European Powerhouses, with top execs from Fremantle, Mediawan, Studio TF1 and Vuelta in attendance.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
The lights, which can also be turned on and off quickly, will also provide some showmanship to help get the fans involved, according to White.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
The life-saving service, which automatically shares the caller's precise location, became more widely available earlier this year after mobile operator T-Mobile turned on its text-to-911 service in cooperation with SpaceX's Starlink satellites for all existing cell phones less than four years old.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Because autoplay is turned on by default on social media sites like X, Facebook and Bluesky, many users are seeing the videos without the chance to skip them first.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
An Instagram account with the teen settings turned on should restrict the type of content a young user is able to see.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned-on
Adjective
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The now 16-year-old female reticulated giraffe was born in Germany as part of a European breeding program, and has shown signs of respiratory distress for much of her life, the organization said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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The now 26-year-old superstar was coming off a trip to the NBA Finals and leading the league in scoring.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So the downtown Asian staple moved into a ghost kitchen 13 miles away in Meridian.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Aug. 2025
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A day of concerts continued as planned in the downtown Milwaukee park July 12.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Toss it in your tote for just-in-case scenarios, or drape it over your shoulders and tie for a more fashionable statement.—
Nusrat Sultana,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Vionic Winny 2 Sneakers Vionic sneakers are fashionable enough to wear to work or the grocery store thanks to the versatile leather and suede materials — and this pair is currently at one of its lowest prices.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Stand in front of the box with your feet hip-width apart and engage your core muscles.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
24 Sep. 2025
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Set in an alternative reality where the Cold War never ended and an atomic bomb has struck Soviet Kazakhstan, the film follows Sonja, a 22-year-old Swedish club kid working at one of the world’s hippest magazines.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This stylish and practical travertine tray is another one of Barney's go-to picks for organizing clutter while adding texture.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Plus, save on the best carry-on our editors have tested, the Samsonite Freeform Hardside Carry-on, and a stylish Coach tote that’s currently trending.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Everyone’s putting on a cool, with-it surface while paddling like mad underneath.—
Olivia Waite,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The line felt dumb and flaccid, derivative in an irritating rather than with-it sense, and lacking the transgression found in good gallows humor.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Google introduced a new Nest smart speaker last week to go alongside its Gemini smart home upgrades and new security cameras.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Protection against scams comes from continual education that helps older people develop and sustain their skepticism while also increasing their confidence in their ability to make smart, informed decisions.—
Madhusree Mukerjee,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Many of the pop superstar's fans were surprised upon hearing the groovy Life of a Showgirl track, which features risqué lyrics and references to her fiancé Travis Kelce's BDE.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Swift’s new crew is looking a whole lot like The Ronettes, with the matching dresses, groovy moves, and 1960s stage.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Turned-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned-on. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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