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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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It works by activating the immune system to remove and kill the cancer cells and reduces the levels of HER2, which prevents the cancer from growing.

From BBC • 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

This enzyme plays a unique role in activating many hormones in the body, including GLP-1.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 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

He flashed a smile, activating the zygomatic major.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell