as in to trigger
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 activate
The two entities have come together to create PACfluence, powered by Cameo, a new platform that will enable PAC members to generate new income streams and give brands the ability to activate athletes at scale for their campaigns.
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Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Their discoveries have opened new paths for therapies that either suppress or activate immune responses, depending on the disease.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Wide receiver Jonathan Mingo — who did not practice on Thursday or Friday — and cornerback Caelen Carson have had their practice windows activated and are nearing a return.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Other naturally occurring substances – such as naringenin, a chemical abundant in citrus fruits, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate, a compound found in green tea – also activate the aryl hydrocarbon receptor and promote Treg development.
—Mitzi Nagarkatti, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
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Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Their discoveries have opened new paths for therapies that either suppress or activate immune responses, depending on the disease.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Wide receiver Jonathan Mingo — who did not practice on Thursday or Friday — and cornerback Caelen Carson have had their practice windows activated and are nearing a return.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Other naturally occurring substances – such as naringenin, a chemical abundant in citrus fruits, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate, a compound found in green tea – also activate the aryl hydrocarbon receptor and promote Treg development.
—Mitzi Nagarkatti, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activate
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The latest flare-up coincided with a historic trip by Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to Pakistan’s rival India, triggering concern in Islamabad.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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But the 0% bracket could be a chance to rebalance or diversify your brokerage account without triggering a tax bill.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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That wonky definition has sparked conflicting interpretations by different federal circuits.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The war has also triggered other conflicts in the region, sparked worldwide protests and led to allegations of genocide that Israel denies.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Stay safe on wintry roads with these valuable winter driving tips from the NWS, and reduce the risk of accidents during challenging weather conditions.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Two magni650 electric propulsion units power it.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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Last night, OpenAI announced a partnership with AMD to deploy 6 gigawatts of the latter’s Instinct graphics processing units to power its AI infrastructure.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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Gwyneth Paltrow and daughter Apple Martin’s joint fall 2025 campaign for GapStudio generated $1 million in media impact value within one week of the collection’s announcement, according to Launchmetrics.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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The new design features an 11×11 fuel matrix, which increases the heat-generating surface area for more efficient use of uranium and provides industry-leading fuel mass per bundle.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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With that goal, Messi moved into first place in the Golden Boot race, one goal ahead of Denis Bouanga of Los Angeles FC, who is away on national team duty with Gabon.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Activate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activate. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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