ACTIVE Synonyms: 198 Similar and Opposite Words

active

adjective

ˈak-tiv

Definition of active next

as in operating

being in effective operation the abandoned factory had not been active for years

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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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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 But nondenominational churches tend to be more active in this space, given their relative independence and flexibility, said Jakob King, the minister of administration at Eagle Christian Church. —

Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 18 Feb. 2025 Kansas’ current streak is the second longest active streak behind Houston’s 100. —

Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2025 Rivers still cresting after weekend rainstorm, officials say Flood watches and warnings remained active Monday across much of the eastern U.S., from Ohio and Kentucky to the Gulf Coast states. —

Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025 Phone tolls allegedly showed that Jones’ number called the victim’s phone twice on Aug. 6, but after Jones’ number was no longer active. —

Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences 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
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