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
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Mammoth Lakes Police said the bear then turned on him.
—Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The city’s emergency sirens can be triggered remotely or turned on at several physical locations in the city, Esquilín García said.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Also, check whether your browser has location permissions turned on.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
But when Andreadis and Adams fell in love and married, Mierers considered their relationship to be a betrayal and turned on them.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
The fans turned on the players, booing goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario’s kicking against Fulham.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Kyle Fletcher returned and turned on Konosuke Takeshita.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
In a matter of just weeks, Alex’s life has turned on its head.
—Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Verb
The bear then turned on her, biting and clawing her.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Mammoth Lakes Police said the bear then turned on him.
—Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The city’s emergency sirens can be triggered remotely or turned on at several physical locations in the city, Esquilín García said.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Also, check whether your browser has location permissions turned on.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
But when Andreadis and Adams fell in love and married, Mierers considered their relationship to be a betrayal and turned on them.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
The fans turned on the players, booing goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario’s kicking against Fulham.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Kyle Fletcher returned and turned on Konosuke Takeshita.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
In a matter of just weeks, Alex’s life has turned on its head.
—Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 12 May 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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Three people were killed and 20 more people were attacked by bears across at least nine prefectures between April and June 2, according to public broadcaster NHK.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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During the Gaza war, the Houthis attacked commercial shipping in the Red Sea — including ships with no link to Israel — to pressure Israel into lifting its blockade on the enclave.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Fans of Madix will also be thrilled to know that starting Friday, May 29, Peacock subscribers will have the option to choose Madix as their Peacock avatar on the streaming service.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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While Off Campus only has two seasons confirmed so far, fans seem thrilled that Allie and Dean are next on the list.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
Verb
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But the aircraft’s ditch switch, designed to reduce flooding during a water landing, was widely reported as not being activated, almost certainly because the crew had only seconds to prioritize what mattered most.—
Tim Burns,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Further analysis indicated that removing certain molecules reshaped the tumor microenvironment and activated several anti-tumor immune responses.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The result is a mix of old-school hotel bars, downtown Italian institutions and buzzy French bistros — the kinds of places where A-listers tend to turn up again and again.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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The event will feature local artisans selling handmade, original goods while also encouraging patrons to support downtown small businesses, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Detectives say the suspect, 45-year-old Ismael Martinez, had just assaulted his girlfriend with a knife; she was found wounded in a nearby vehicle and hospitalized.—
Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Lewis was accused of poisoning two white female housemates, assaulted by a white mob in response to the charge, and acquitted in court, only to then be accused of stealing art supplies and prohibited from reënrolling.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Verb
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That’s not to say New Yorkers wouldn’t be excited at the prospect of sliding on a pair of kicks bearing their beloved star’s name.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
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That's the stuff that fuels me, that's what keeps me up at night and excited for the next day.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Shots fired near the Colorado-Wyoming border on Monday triggered a massive response from law enforcement agencies in both states after a Wyoming deputy was injured, sheriff’s officials said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Multiple buildings collapsed in General Santos City, a major port on the populous island of Mindanao, and the quake also triggered deadly landslides and a 3-foot tsunami that hit neighboring islands’ coasts.—
Rafi Schwartz,
TheWeek,
9 June 2026
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“Turned-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned-on. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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