- present participle of activate.
activating
Example Sentences
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In preclinical experiments, combining telmisartan with olaparib increased DNA damage inside cancer cells while also activating important immune defenses.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
Immune checkpoint inhibitors work by activating the body's own T cells and encouraging them to move into tumors where they can destroy cancer cells.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026
From an evolutionary perspective "stress is what keeps us alive" by activating our flight-or-fight response.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
More time is devoted to setting up the dramatic situation than to activating it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
He flashed a smile, activating the zygomatic major.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
