as in energizing
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as in triggering
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 activating
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
December kicked off with a bountiful new moon in Sagittarius, activating your socially conscious 11th house of associations and community.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Speaking at the International Institute for Strategic Studies' Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, Grossi cautioned that Iran had started activating cascades of advanced IR-6 centrifuges, which could significantly accelerate the enrichment of uranium to near weapons-grade levels.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
By activating different pain pathways simultaneously, multimodal approaches aim to enhance pain relief synergistically.
—Heather Margonari, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
The researchers were unable to do tests like activating or inhibiting individual neurons to see how that might shift behavior, which would be possible in a test subject like a mouse or rat, notes Gracheva.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
As the majority of the staff evacuated, Smith and a handful of employees remained and raced around the property activating snow guns.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Criticism triggers the sympathetic nervous system, activating the fight-flight-freeze response—our brain’s natural survival mechanism.
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
However, the likelihood of turnout for Black voters lags that of White voters, suggesting perhaps there is more for Harris' campaign to do in activating these voters.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2024
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No Chubb activation The Dolphins, on Saturday, passed on activating three players who had their practice windows toward return opened this week, outside linebackers Bradley Chubb and Cameron Goode and long snapper Blake Ferguson.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
December kicked off with a bountiful new moon in Sagittarius, activating your socially conscious 11th house of associations and community.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Speaking at the International Institute for Strategic Studies' Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, Grossi cautioned that Iran had started activating cascades of advanced IR-6 centrifuges, which could significantly accelerate the enrichment of uranium to near weapons-grade levels.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
By activating different pain pathways simultaneously, multimodal approaches aim to enhance pain relief synergistically.
—Heather Margonari, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
The researchers were unable to do tests like activating or inhibiting individual neurons to see how that might shift behavior, which would be possible in a test subject like a mouse or rat, notes Gracheva.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
As the majority of the staff evacuated, Smith and a handful of employees remained and raced around the property activating snow guns.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Criticism triggers the sympathetic nervous system, activating the fight-flight-freeze response—our brain’s natural survival mechanism.
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
However, the likelihood of turnout for Black voters lags that of White voters, suggesting perhaps there is more for Harris' campaign to do in activating these voters.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activating
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Their lives collide in a virtual reality world, where a mystical deer reveals hidden truths, sparking a journey of discovery and connection.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Those efforts stalled over the price, sparking a 2023 lawsuit filed by the Bolger family alleging the district’s vote could potentially limit offers from private developers for the farm.Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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Forbes convenes and curates the most influential leaders and entrepreneurs who are driving change, transforming business and making a significant impact on the world.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Efficient logistics and supply chain management are critical to driving profitability and maintaining competitiveness in a global market.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In Europe, the hospitality sector accounts for 12% of non-residential building energy consumption, with traditional hotels typically generating up to 40kg of CO2 per room per night.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Campaigns that show a company cares about issues beyond its bottom line serve a dual purpose of generating positive public perception while increasing customer loyalty and sales.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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When John Magaro was eyeballing acting as a living and soaking up ’70s movies in college, Dustin Hoffman’s career looked awfully inspiring.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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These imaginative displays bring literature to life, inspiring wonder, creativity, and a sense of adventure for all ages.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Activating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activating. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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