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
If that goes well, he could be activated during the final series before the All-Star break.
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Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
It's also activated its voluntary load reduction program and is asking large commercial and industrial customers to cut their electricity use.
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Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Navy officials in Manta, a larger, neighboring port city, said that a search had been activated, but offered no specifics.
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Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Chicago has activated cooling centers throughout the city, including at community service centers, senior centers, libraries, city colleges and police districts.
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Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
The health department is advising residents to identify the nearest cooling center location in their community and to call ahead to confirm that a cooling center has been activated before arriving.
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Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Get a year of complimentary Apple TV when activated by December 31, 2026 - a value of $156.
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Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Star shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) is scheduled to play another rehab game on Tuesday and could be activated shortly thereafter.
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James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
In December 2023, Tesla recalled more than 2 million cars after regulators said the company hadn’t done enough to ensure that drivers were paying attention when Autopilot is activated.
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Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
It's also activated its voluntary load reduction program and is asking large commercial and industrial customers to cut their electricity use.
—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Navy officials in Manta, a larger, neighboring port city, said that a search had been activated, but offered no specifics.
—
Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Chicago has activated cooling centers throughout the city, including at community service centers, senior centers, libraries, city colleges and police districts.
—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
The health department is advising residents to identify the nearest cooling center location in their community and to call ahead to confirm that a cooling center has been activated before arriving.
—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Get a year of complimentary Apple TV when activated by December 31, 2026 - a value of $156.
—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Star shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) is scheduled to play another rehab game on Tuesday and could be activated shortly thereafter.
—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
In December 2023, Tesla recalled more than 2 million cars after regulators said the company hadn’t done enough to ensure that drivers were paying attention when Autopilot is activated.
—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activated
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These episodes have been triggered by intense heat domes — stubborn areas of high pressure that lock hot air in place — and are clearly supercharged by global warming, experts say.
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Throughout the game, seeing green shirts on the large screen triggered cheers through the crowd, while boos came up when yellow kits were displayed.
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Officials in New Jersey sparked mixed reactions after voting to pave the way for the redevelopment of a former iconic amusement park.
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The feat sparked scenes of jubilation in Doha, which our colleague Matias Grez was lucky enough to experience.
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Jackson Merrill blasted a ball to left-center field leading off, and, two outs later, Jake Cronenworth drove in two runs with a shot to right-center.
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Sure, the proliferation of plastic with lounge benefits drove more visitors to the airport lounges.
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Eco Effort All Maybourne London hotels are powered by 100% renewable electricity, and a solar power farm in Essex is underway.
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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.
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“Activated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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