1
as in operating
being in effective operation
the abandoned factory had not been active for years
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2
as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the fish are active today, but we still haven't caught anything
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3
as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
all morning the crowd at the coffeehouse kept Marion and her helper pretty active
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Recent Examples of active
That summer, Mangione – who had an active social media presence for years – appeared to stop posting online, prompting worried messages from some of his friends.
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Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Reynolds has been active in the sports space, most recently acquiring the Welsh soccer team Wrexham AFC with his friend Rob McElhenney.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
The space is indicative of the company’s efforts to take on a more active cultural role and links the worlds of design and art to pave the way for a new wave of creativity.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Moreover, for active and retired military members, a 10% military discount is available year-round.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 26 May 2025
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Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Reynolds has been active in the sports space, most recently acquiring the Welsh soccer team Wrexham AFC with his friend Rob McElhenney.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
The space is indicative of the company’s efforts to take on a more active cultural role and links the worlds of design and art to pave the way for a new wave of creativity.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Moreover, for active and retired military members, a 10% military discount is available year-round.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for active
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
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Today, DeVos said that Eliana, now 3, is a happy and energetic toddler, and her scar is hardly noticeable.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Astronomers have captured the most energetic explosions ever recorded in the universe since the big bang as massive stars get ripped apart by supermassive black holes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Company boards and top management teams should be willing and interested in hearing detailed analysis and constructive criticism from engaged shareholders.—
Alexander Savin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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While being a present and engaged parent is essential, preventing abuse requires more concrete action, according to experts.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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This means: • Setting clear financial and operational targets.—
Luigi Damasceno,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The company touted his crucial role in spearheading Woolrich’s strategic and operational transformation through several milestone moments in its recent history.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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The primary bedroom suite mirrors the lively palette of the living room, blending mustard, green, and cobalt in deeply tactile textiles.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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In one image, Turner was seen kissing the singer's head with his arm around her shoulders, while another showed the couple engaged in a lively chat while laying on the ground.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Soothe a sunburn No judgement: sunburns sometimes happen to even the most diligent sunscreen wearers.—
Holly Carter,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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Some ideas include creating easy-to-use complaint systems, requiring permit numbers in all advertising, and doing diligent code enforcement, with monthly reports of actual rental days and monthly electronic collection of bed taxes.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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Now that this uncomfortable reality is finally out in the open, though, the operative question becomes: what is Macron's France, and the rest of Europe, actually prepared to do about it?—
Ilan Berman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Aviation is a domain where the operative metaphor of the show—that life is amenable to simulation—can be fully literalized.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Moreover, an animated Predator movie called Predator: Killer of Killers is coming to Hulu this summer.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
1 June 2025
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Even with Bailey singing her lovestruck heart out, Rob Marshall's redo doesn't make the same refreshing splash as the 1989 animated classic but gets points for trying with a more logical narrative.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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“Active.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/active. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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