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
The most resourced and technically advanced attackers are often tied to nation-states, with the largest nations and those at war being the most active.
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Carlos Morales, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The play resulted in Horn — who was part of an active quarterback battle — suffering a lower-body injury.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Unlike more passive strategies, breathwork is an active process that gives users immediate control over their stress response.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
In that month, active condo listings climbed to their highest level in a decade, and homes took longer to sell than in any May since 2015.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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Carlos Morales, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The play resulted in Horn — who was part of an active quarterback battle — suffering a lower-body injury.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Unlike more passive strategies, breathwork is an active process that gives users immediate control over their stress response.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
In that month, active condo listings climbed to their highest level in a decade, and homes took longer to sell than in any May since 2015.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for active
Adjective
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The disconnect between operating performance and net income suggests potential one-time gains or non-operating income that may not be sustainable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Slim Straight Jeans Gap’s been on its game recently, from that energetic Katseye ad to the collab with Béis.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Originally bred as cattle herders in the Swiss Alps, these dogs are energetic and require plenty of mental and physical stimulation.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Impeachment is an inherently political act, as historians and legal scholars have long attested; Green takes the long view that measures like his build an engaged opposition capable of facing down what has thus far been an untrammeled seizure of executive power by the far right.—
Chris Lehmann,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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As the years ticked by in the 2010s, Brian became less and less engaged onstage.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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To minimize operational risk, support data privacy standards and conform with residency regulations, agent access should also be restricted only to those data sets and systems needed to execute its specific task, which can prevent unauthorized or irreversible changes without oversight.—
Ben Blanquera,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Although many events have struggled due to mounting talent and operational costs, changing ticket buying behaviour, climate change and other factors, Untitled Group and its flagship fest BTV this year celebrate their tenth anniversary.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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From intimate evenings at home to lively dinner parties, Wine Chips make every sip more memorable.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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Stay at The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio, in walking distance to the Alamo and a few minutes drive to the Pearl District, a lively shopping and dining hub.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Imagine automating your invoicing, email replies or appointment scheduling with an AI that operates like a diligent virtual assistant, and doing it without sending any data to the cloud or paying per-action fees.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Aug. 2025
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Here is an opportunity to compliment and recognize your neighbors for their diligent work on maintaining their property.—
Andrea Manes,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The operative word there is ‘open’ — that there’s a reliable, open line of communication.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
8 Aug. 2025
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Her exit is the full employment political operative Act because of the number of candidates for CA GOV that will be running for this office.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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As one of several interactive experiences, guests will be able to spin a 3D prize wheel with Luigi, Lavazza’s animated robot, for a chance to win keepsake merch and coffee prizes.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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An animated CoComelon film from Universal Pictures is in the works for release the same year.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Active.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/active. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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