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
Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
But weeks into the new year, the president dismantled the roving Border Patrol strike forces that Miller had encouraged; turned on Noem, who had carried out Miller’s aggressive instructions; and handed control of the deportation program back to career law-enforcement officials.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Instead, the results showed that, across the board, participants felt more irritated and unsettled when the infrasound was turned on, regardless of which kind of music was playing, and their cortisol levels increased significantly.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Within the first couple of years of Jassy at the helm, Prime Video had turned on the jets and was bringing in billions in ad revenue.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Then, security dude turned on his cell phone’s flashlight and shined it at Jackson’s camera.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
So instead of hiring a truck, Woods notified the city’s water department, turned on two hoses, and committed to doing it herself.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Why the Ngogo group split and why its members turned on each other is still unclear.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
The white tip is turned on its side, while the base is half nude and half baby pink.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
In a matter of just weeks, Alex’s life has turned on its head.
—Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
But weeks into the new year, the president dismantled the roving Border Patrol strike forces that Miller had encouraged; turned on Noem, who had carried out Miller’s aggressive instructions; and handed control of the deportation program back to career law-enforcement officials.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Instead, the results showed that, across the board, participants felt more irritated and unsettled when the infrasound was turned on, regardless of which kind of music was playing, and their cortisol levels increased significantly.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Within the first couple of years of Jassy at the helm, Prime Video had turned on the jets and was bringing in billions in ad revenue.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Then, security dude turned on his cell phone’s flashlight and shined it at Jackson’s camera.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
So instead of hiring a truck, Woods notified the city’s water department, turned on two hoses, and committed to doing it herself.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Why the Ngogo group split and why its members turned on each other is still unclear.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
The white tip is turned on its side, while the base is half nude and half baby pink.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned-on
Adjective
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The now 22-year-old, who grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, shared a now-viral clip from the first episode of her cooking show Cooking with Ley Ley Shea on her TikTok.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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All of the world’s greatest golfers combined are boring compared to Tiger and his now Elvis-like descent.—
Mac Engel
April 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hezbollah, the Lebanese paramilitary force, has attacked Israeli troops and targeted northern Israel with rockets and drones.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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While the man was being attacked, the woman used a shopping cart to fend off the suspect and protect the male victim.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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In the end, the plan was rejected, which thrilled residents like Erven.—
Marybel Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Malissa Mabey Photo Such an esoteric directive might’ve deterred some designers, but Julia Miller of the AD PRO Directory firm Yond Interiors was thrilled to synthesize Henkemeyer’s highly specific (and yet abstract) ideas into a tangible home.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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Once activated, the molecule captures the drifting intermediates and improves charge transport inside the battery.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Raisel Iglesias has returned from the IL; Ha-Seong Kim was activated on Monday; Acuña is running again; and Spencer Schwellenbach could return this summer.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Now that Time, Inc. and Condé Nast are both downtown, though, their surrounding neighborhood required great hotel bars for those with expense accounts and a story to tell.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Royals want to be downtown, and it’s received much of their energy.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Teachers and nurses are now eligible for enhanced workers’ compensation benefits if they are assaulted on the job.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Police said without apparent provocation, the suspect assaulted the man with a knife.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The challenge will be to get Trump voters excited for local and state candidates.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Rookie center Raegan Beers, who signed with the Sun after going undrafted in 2026, said Griner pushed her early in training camp to own her space in the paint and was excited when Beers put an arm bar in her back during a defensive possession.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
8 May 2026
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Starmer confirmed Tuesday that the Labour Party's process for challenging a leader had not been triggered by unified dissent.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The light triggered a chemical rearrangement inside the crystal, reshaping its internal architecture and creating tiny cavities capable of trapping water molecules from the air.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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“Turned-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned-on. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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