ACTIVATING Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

activating 1 of 2

adjective

as in energizing

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activating

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verb

present participle of activate

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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Adjective

Same Pathway, Different Results Nearly all the tumors, 95% of them, carried an activating mutation in a single signaling system, the MAPK pathway. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 After such an activating start to the year, you’re invited to rest, reflect, and reconnect with your spiritual side. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026

Verb

Semaglutide mimics its activity by activating GLP-1 receptors in the body. — Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 The protease partially pulls a proton off the water molecule, activating it to attack and break up the peptide bond. — ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026 Tory Burch excels at activating her frow-goers, dispatching content creators like Tefi Pessoa and Kennedy Eurich as correspondents, who saturate social media with guest interviews and interactions. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 The Libra moon is activating your curious third house of communication, making your exchanges charming and easygoing. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2026 Hawaii officials had told residents to put together emergency kits, and the governor issued an emergency proclamation, activating more than 230 Hawaii National Guard members. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 Given Serra’s representation of Shift, the work is both an object in time and a device for activating time as a correlative of space. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Before the storm, NIPSCO prepared by activating our emergency response plan. — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 There's also an AI voice assistant for activating in-car features, and a mobile app for remote air conditioning management, charging status monitoring, and automatic parking. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for activating

Adjective

Really, the most energizing part of the movie is its surprise subject matter.

— Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
For example, lavender is said to have a calming effect, while citrus scents will seem more energizing and lively.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026

Definition of energizing

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Pandemic closures slashed membership by 55%, triggering a $40 million revenue collapse in 2020 that forced leadership to freeze hiring, defer capital projects, draw on reserves and adjust lender terms.

— Chase Jordan October 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
The store owner was in Israel at the time, triggering a yearslong extradition process.

— Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of triggering

Adjective

The environment around Venus at the top of the month is pointed, confrontational, and probably a bit rage-inducing.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
Then there’s ker, a tangy berry from Jaisalmer traditionally snacked on to boost stamina, which the bartenders infuse into gin for a refreshing (stamina-inducing, even) gimlet.

— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of inducing

Verb

Hackers raised the temperature of refrigerators and freezers, sparking fires and causing food to spoil.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
Belgal was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during an attempted arrest Thursday, sparking backlash from Mamdani’s progressive base.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of sparking

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Biggs has accused the Hobbs administration of driving up home prices with stringent water requirements that stalled new buildings in parts of the Phoenix area.

— Hannah Knowles The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
No amount of spending from whatever PAC source is driving it into the elections are going to change that dynamic.

— NBC news, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of driving

Adjective

For a team that finished with a 3-14 record last season, the victory was a galvanizing moment and a sign this year might be much more competitive.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
For a change, Strahan and his producing partner Constance Schwartz-Morini and others sought to put the emphasis on the joyful, inspirational, galvanizing and cathartic moments that the nation experienced in the days after the attacks.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of galvanizing

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