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
Rather than engaging the entire model for every request, MoE selectively activates specialised expert models, reducing computational strain while maintaining performance.
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Cloris Chen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Exhale fully, drawing your lower ribs in toward each other as your core activates and your rib cage moves down.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Anyone who activates promo code NEWSWK2BG1 can turn a $1 winning wager into $150 in bonuses (AZ, CO, IA, IL, KY, LA, MD, ME, NY, OH, TN, VA, WY or DC).
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Anyone who activates this offer will secure an immediate deposit bonus.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Something about Asco’s work activates your imagination, your creativity and your ambition.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
But hovering or squatting over a public toilet activates your core and pelvic floor muscles rather than relaxes them.
—Dana Solomon, Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2025
Curiosity activates dopamine which enhances learning, motivation, and adaptability.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The Virgo lunar eclipse on March 14th activates your money and self-worth sector, encouraging you to clear out any financial or mental clutter.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Cloris Chen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Exhale fully, drawing your lower ribs in toward each other as your core activates and your rib cage moves down.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Anyone who activates promo code NEWSWK2BG1 can turn a $1 winning wager into $150 in bonuses (AZ, CO, IA, IL, KY, LA, MD, ME, NY, OH, TN, VA, WY or DC).
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Anyone who activates this offer will secure an immediate deposit bonus.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Something about Asco’s work activates your imagination, your creativity and your ambition.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
But hovering or squatting over a public toilet activates your core and pelvic floor muscles rather than relaxes them.
—Dana Solomon, Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2025
Curiosity activates dopamine which enhances learning, motivation, and adaptability.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The Virgo lunar eclipse on March 14th activates your money and self-worth sector, encouraging you to clear out any financial or mental clutter.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activates
Verb
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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
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High-value content educates customers, sparks meaningful conversations and builds community.—
Nitin Gupta,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Johnson immediately lets out an expletive and quickly drives past the animal.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2025
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For example, a lack of government buy-in and support means insurance companies aren’t as likely to cover genetic screening, which drives up costs and puts tests out of reach for many patients.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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Beyond the ad dollars this generates, more than 60% of Premium subscribers were once free tier users.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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Its revenue generates funds for the public, private and charitable work of the Prince of Wales and his family, and earned $30 million for William during the 2023-2024 financial year.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Activates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activates. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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