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adjective

ˈtərnd-ˈȯn How to pronounce turned-on (audio)
Definition of turned-onnext
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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turned (on)

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verb (1)

past tense of turn (on)
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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turned on

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verb (2)

past tense of turn on
1
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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2
as in activated
to cause to function would you turn on the TV?

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Recent Examples of turned-on
Adjective
But, as Connor alluded, the balance between twee and turned-on, between wholesome and horny, is a tough line to walk. — David MacK, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Verb
The Comparison Problem A data center’s true impact starts long before the power is turned on. — Karishma Mandal, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Around dawn a fiber optic stand that flickered light was turned on and everyone gathered held a moment of silence in memories of Noel. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026 Prosecutors said Sowells turned on Jones, stabbing him 18 times. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Electricity turned on the lights, revolutionized manufacturing, and upended our evolved biorhythms. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 It was discovered the hot box was not turned on soon enough prior to placing hot food in the unit. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 Even some police have turned on the government's handling of the demonstrations. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 The suspect initially threatened to harm himself, then turned on his passenger, officials said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 Long Beach turned on its speed cameras Wednesday; there are a total of 16 camera locations with two more on the way. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned-on
  1. now
  2. attacked
  3. thrilled
  4. activated
  5. downtown
  6. assaulted
  7. excited
  8. triggered
Adjective
  • The now 65-year-old economist was arrested in January 2025, days before he was set to travel to China with his wife, a Chinese national, and their 6-year-old daughter.
    — Eamon Javers, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The realization came buying formula for their now 1-month-old daughter, which can cost families over $100 a month.
    — Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of now
Verb
  • Many questions Bukele has billed the rapid buildup as a search-and-rescue operation to find the missing Salvadorans, who were attacked east of Port-au-Prince while returning to camp after a trip to the supermarket.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Kaye spent around $100,000 on dozens of ads in the Hollywood trades, Variety among them, some of which attacked Norton and the studio.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of attacked
Verb
  • The pro-unapproved peptide crowd, meanwhile, is predictably thrilled.
    — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The actress admitted Charlotte wasn’t thrilled with her mother’s stance.
    — Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of thrilled
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  • Emergency response activated Savannah River Site officials said the incident triggered emergency response activities at the Department of Energy facility.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Scammers would return the cards to the original store and use computer programs to monitor when the altered cards are activated.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of activated
Adjective
  • As Detroit prepares to welcome thousands of people downtown for Grand Prix weekend, city leaders say public safety has been a months-long effort.
    — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 28 May 2026
  • For sports travelers, that means the pregame meal does not have to be a chain restaurant, and the postgame dinner does not have to be downtown.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026
Definition of downtown
Verb
  • Investigators contend that Navarro assaulted Garcia with a baseball bat.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In interviews, six women told the Herald they were raped or assaulted by one or more of the brothers between 2002 and 2004.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of assaulted
Verb
  • Shoppers get excited by new trends and brands move quickly to cater to them.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This has created a divide, with those on the preservation side feeling disillusioned by the prevalence of slop, and those on the AI side excited by the possibilities, particularly as the tools continue to evolve.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of excited
Verb
  • The kitchen fire triggered water damage from the restaurant’s sprinkler system that left the place in need of top-to-bottom renovations that went on much longer than expected.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
  • However, surging profits have not triggered a wave of new refinery construction.
    — , CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of triggered

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