as in triggered
to cause to function
the thermostat is set to activate the heating system only when the temperature drops below 65 degrees
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Recent Examples of activated
Preliminary findings from the train's black box showed the emergency braking system was activated only about 100 meters, or roughly 330 feet, before impact, which was not enough distance to stop the train in time, according to Thai PBS, as cited by the outlet.
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The California Highway Patrol never issued an Amber Alert because Lee’s vehicle had already crossed into Mexico before the alert could be activated; an Endangered Missing Advisory was issued instead on July 11.
—Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Pillai said on Monday that the agency had activated its Emergency Operations Center through its country offices in the DRC and in Uganda, and is deploying technical experts that have been requested from Atlanta headquarters.
—Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Houston shortstop Jeremy Peña was activated Monday after missing time with a right hamstring strain.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
Lighter-duty opportunities include working at a water spray point along the course to ensure that sprays and sprinklers are activated at the appropriate times, or serving as a parking and traffic control officer or greeter.
—Staff, AJC.com, 19 May 2026
Whether that component is activated will depend on what the data shows.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
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
When Olena entered the theater that day, her physician instincts activated.
—James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The California Highway Patrol never issued an Amber Alert because Lee’s vehicle had already crossed into Mexico before the alert could be activated; an Endangered Missing Advisory was issued instead on July 11.
—Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Pillai said on Monday that the agency had activated its Emergency Operations Center through its country offices in the DRC and in Uganda, and is deploying technical experts that have been requested from Atlanta headquarters.
—Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Houston shortstop Jeremy Peña was activated Monday after missing time with a right hamstring strain.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
Lighter-duty opportunities include working at a water spray point along the course to ensure that sprays and sprinklers are activated at the appropriate times, or serving as a parking and traffic control officer or greeter.
—Staff, AJC.com, 19 May 2026
Whether that component is activated will depend on what the data shows.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
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
When Olena entered the theater that day, her physician instincts activated.
—James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activated
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Foreign governments are dumping US Treasury bonds to stabilize their currencies amid the energy shock and financial volatility triggered by the Iran war.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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The median 4-week loss after the sell signal is triggered has been 1%, according to the bank's review of 24 sell signals going back to 2011.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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His goal sparked wild celebrations inside St Mary’s, none more so than in the press box, where Southampton’s analysts, doing the opposite of keeping a low profile amid the allegations levelled at the club, were enthusiastically bouncing around.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The case spurred scrutiny of Utah's family court system and reunification practices and sparked debates about parental alienation and how allegations of child abuse are investigated.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Rowles, meanwhile, contributed a sharp single that drove in a run during an eight-run first inning.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The Union pushed up the pitch quickly to find an unmarked Bender, who drove a low shot past the outstretched fingers of Maxime Crépeau to level the match at 3-3 in the 79th minute, setting the stage for Ojeda’s last-minute winner.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Inside, the Ingenieur Automatic 40 is powered by the in-house Caliber 32111, offering a robust 120-hour power reserve—an engineering feat that mirrors the endurance and performance demanded on the track.—
Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Activated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activated. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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