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activating

ADJECTIVE

dynamic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aggressive changing charismatic compelling effective energetic forceful influential lively potent powerful productive progressive vigorous

STRONG

driving electric energizing go ahead go-getter

WEAK

coming on strong enterprising forcible go-getting high-powered hyped-up intense lusty magnetic peppy play for keeps play hard ball red-blooded strenuous vehement vitalizing zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fruitless idle impotent inactive incapable ineffective lethargic lifeless unproductive weak

WEAK

apathetic boring dull passive unexciting

Example Sentences

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Importantly, mice with higher Sox9 levels maintained better cognitive function, suggesting that activating astrocytes to clear plaques can help slow the mental decline associated with Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

“With this partnership, we are instantly activating a global footprint that makes the magic of Peloton accessible to Spotify Premium subscribers anywhere,” Peloton CCO Dion Camp Sanders said in the press release.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Soon after the airman landed, he was able to get to an elevated ridge and make contact by activating an emergency beacon to send his proof of life, according to senior officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Antagonists arrive in the form of a private equity firm looking to acquire the company, activating an endgame.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

He continued to expand the search, activating manhunters in Delaware and Pennsylvania.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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