1
as in activated
to cause to function
a light actuated by a motion detector the alarm system actuates the door locks
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2
as in moved
to set or keep in motion
hearing depends on sound vibrations that actuate the complex mechanism of that sensory organ, the ear
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Recent Examples of actuated
But every function is going to be electronically actuated, every display is simulated on a screen … just like every Honda and Hyundai.
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Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 3 June 2026
Each is separately spring-loaded, depressing four millimeters at most (though they can be actuated with as little as two millimeters of travel) before bouncing back with a confirming click.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
The arms have seven degrees of freedom, which LG says matches a human arm, and the fingers on each hand are individually actuated, so the robot should be fairly dexterous.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The two chambers of the soft, pneumatic finger are actuated manually, using two large syringes filled with air.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2022
Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 3 June 2026
Each is separately spring-loaded, depressing four millimeters at most (though they can be actuated with as little as two millimeters of travel) before bouncing back with a confirming click.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
The arms have seven degrees of freedom, which LG says matches a human arm, and the fingers on each hand are individually actuated, so the robot should be fairly dexterous.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The two chambers of the soft, pneumatic finger are actuated manually, using two large syringes filled with air.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuated
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Once activated, this anti-nausea band releases a specific pattern of pulses that stimulate the median nerve under the skin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Get complimentary subscriptions to Apple TV and Apple Music for a minimum of one year when activated by June 22, 2027, a value of $288 annually.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Peter Zenk Residents in Waite Park were picking up handfuls of hail after storms moved through the Stearns County community.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Guests were moved to nearby hotels.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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That triggered a wave of similar initiatives by politicians across America, many of whom would like similar ticket allocations.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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How scent memories differ from other senses Memories triggered by smell tend to share a few signature qualities.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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During the off-season, a board member drove by Harris Roads Field, home of the Ypsilanti National Little League, and made an alarming discovery.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Larnach drove the game’s second pitch 425 feet deep into the right-field seats.—
Staff,
Twin Cities,
17 June 2026
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Savannah’s absence sparked questions when the 54-year-old wasn’t at her normal seat at the anchor’s desk alongside Craig Melvin.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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The move has sparked concerns among environmental law experts.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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His involvement propelled him to the upper echelons of legal leadership.—
Diamy Wang,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Despite her deep love for her family, Lally was propelled away from home by her adventurous spirit.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Both were impelled to launch ninth-inning pushes to persuade Oscar voters that Shakespeare wasn’t really in love and Private Ryan needed serious saving.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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Daniel’s commercial failure as a novelist impelled him to move to Los Angeles to try writing for the movies.—
David Kamp,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Actuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuated. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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