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Recent Examples of activator
The activator transforms the silicon and aluminum into a structure that will look like cement.
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Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
The process is repeated for strength and opacity before the nail is sealed with activator and a glossy topcoat.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
The process is repeated for strength and opacity before the nail is sealed with activator and a glossy topcoat.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activator
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The purpose of a temporary tax rebalancing is not to suppress AI but to encourage its use as a catalyst for a better, more inventive transition.—
Ravi Kumar S,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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By mid-month, your network becomes a major catalyst for change.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bill Greenwood, director of development at Edged, said that the data center’s generators would need to run for about 15 minutes per month for maintenance purposes, in addition to running in case of a major power outage.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Crude oil arriving in Cuba on Monday on a Russian tanker will take almost a month to be turned into diesel needed for transportation, water pumping and backup generators around the country, giving Cubans small relief for a few days, a leading energy expert told the Miami Herald.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Although eating an allergen is the most common and important trigger of severe allergic reactions, there are also other ways to come in contact with a food allergen.—
Dr. Sonja O'Leary,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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It is made of 18/8 stainless steel and has a trigger-action lid that allows for one-handed use without leaks.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But there are a number of reasons to file tax returns even when they’re not strictly required, including claiming tax credits, getting back income tax withheld from paychecks or retirement accounts, and getting access to any future government stimulus payments that might be offered.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Unlike conventional systems that are often heavy and mechanically complex, this lightweight material responds to external stimuli such as heat.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Trump is expected to move quickly to name a replacement and has previously discussed elevating Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, a close ally who has earned a reputation inside the administration as a reliable executor of the president’s agenda.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
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The client’s attorney will then include Trinity in the estate planning documents, naming Ceh Becvar as executor for a will, trustee for a living trust, or power of attorney for healthcare or business.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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In a social media post on Monday morning, Kuwait said a service building at a power generation and water desalination plant were damaged in an attack Sunday evening, killing one worker.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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In January, another Polymarket account won big by betting that Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, would soon be out of power.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is not an indictment of individuals but of incentives built into a system structured to protect bureaucracy while classrooms absorb the pressure.—
Daniel L Gordon,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This investment would be best paired with incentives to companies to offer greater part-time and flexible work options.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Activator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activator. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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