1
as in operating
being in effective operation
the abandoned factory had not been active for years
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the fish are active today, but we still haven't caught anything
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
all morning the crowd at the coffeehouse kept Marion and her helper pretty active
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of active
Get a term life policy While term life is only active for a set period and doesn’t build cash value, whole life insurance is, on average, six times more expensive.
—
Brian Sloan, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, Newman and Hedgepeth agreed that Hanes Moves would be a huge solution in terms of comfort for their active consumers.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
This active engagement can take many forms, from initiating conversations on social media to hosting focus groups and participating in community forums.
—Brad Anderson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Ukraine has lost at least one F-16, which was inevitable in an active conflict, and experts say the tens of pledged jets aren't a silver bullet against Russia's larger and technologically advanced air force.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for active 
Brian Sloan, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, Newman and Hedgepeth agreed that Hanes Moves would be a huge solution in terms of comfort for their active consumers.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
This active engagement can take many forms, from initiating conversations on social media to hosting focus groups and participating in community forums.
—Brad Anderson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Ukraine has lost at least one F-16, which was inevitable in an active conflict, and experts say the tens of pledged jets aren't a silver bullet against Russia's larger and technologically advanced air force.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for active
Recent Examples of Synonyms for active
Adjective
-
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
Adjective
-
Claire heads to the market for some essentials for the party and literally runs into an energetic Frenchman.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
-
Further research shows that an intensifying low-pressure system off Alaska’s coast has become more likely to seed powerful storms and create energetic waves along the West Coast.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Now in their 30s, Bieber is married to model Hailey Bieber, and Gomez recently became engaged to music producer Benny Blanco.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
-
According to the report, women are the most engaged TV audience.Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
The Pentagon is also likely to pause military recruitment and operational planning.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
-
While these challenges require effort and investment to overcome, addressing them effectively lays the foundation for robust hybrid inventory visibility and a promising system, ensuring better customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.Devadas Pattathil, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Some areas, such as L.A.’s Fashion District, remain lively, but the inescapable realities of homelessness, mental illness and drug use keep many visitors and businesses away.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
-
According to Wolman, there's a lively debate about which Scottsdale location is better.Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Instead, strategists drew on something that emerged from those focus groups: a fundamental belief in the value of diligent labor.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
-
The housekeeping staff was diligent, and the management team had a clear emphasis on high touch unobtrusive service, all of which plus the ongoing dance party music throughout bolsters the desire of guests to return soon and frequently to repeat the experience.Eric Fuller, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
The disclosures described above don’t include the actual operative lease or loan documents, both of which also seem to multiply into a pile of ever-more separate documents over time, though that pile is often dwarfed by the various disclosures.Joshua Stein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
-
Around the midpoint of the first season, Helen spots Dani (Agnes O'Casey), who is revealed to be a Black Doves operative monitoring Helen’s activities under the instruction of Mrs. Reed.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
This festive attraction features over 6 million dazzling lights and animated displays along a mile-long route.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
-
But playing José, says Bardem, was not nearly as terrifying, or as traumatic, as the prospect of performing in an animated musical with Spellbound.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
Articles Related to active
Thesaurus Entries Near active
Cite this Entry
“Active.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/active. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share