as in triggers
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 activates
The brain’s default mode network (DMN), responsible for creativity and processing complex ideas, activates during moments of rest.
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Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Instead, a change in their finances activates the tax.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Constructive feedback, delivered thoughtfully, activates our prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for reasoning and problem-solving.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
In Arizona, the trigger for the Medicaid expansion population activates when federal matching funds dip below 80%, which would be a significant blow to the Arizona program and could remove coverage for thousands of enrollees.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
Their day starts, as always, with an alarm clock that activates a Rube Goldberg-like machine.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
Emotional storytelling activates the amygdala, the brain’s emotional processing center, making the story more memorable.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The sun activates Neptune today, pushing you to shoot for unrealistic goals.
—USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Your professional and financial goals are in the spotlight as Venus in Aquarius activates your 10th house of career, encouraging you to take a creative and innovative approach to your ambitions.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Instead, a change in their finances activates the tax.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Constructive feedback, delivered thoughtfully, activates our prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for reasoning and problem-solving.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
In Arizona, the trigger for the Medicaid expansion population activates when federal matching funds dip below 80%, which would be a significant blow to the Arizona program and could remove coverage for thousands of enrollees.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
Their day starts, as always, with an alarm clock that activates a Rube Goldberg-like machine.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
Emotional storytelling activates the amygdala, the brain’s emotional processing center, making the story more memorable.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The sun activates Neptune today, pushing you to shoot for unrealistic goals.
—USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Your professional and financial goals are in the spotlight as Venus in Aquarius activates your 10th house of career, encouraging you to take a creative and innovative approach to your ambitions.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activates
Verb
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High-value content educates customers, sparks meaningful conversations and builds community.—
Nitin Gupta,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Take the quiz here … BAGGAGE BATTLES – Traveler's social media post on 'overhead bin ownership' sparks debate.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Everyone either deals directly with a customer, supports someone who does or is part of the process that drives or supports the customer experience.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Zack Rosenblatt spent time with Vrabel over the last five months and came away with a fantastic tale of who Vrabel is now, and what drives him.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This group generates turnovers and gets after jump shooters.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Connection Fox, for example, helps users keep track of important contacts, sets reminders to get in touch and even generates suggestions for ways to reach out, keeping important relationships from going cold.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Activates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activates. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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