- present participle of activate.
activating
Example Sentences
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Mobilizers focus on activating previously uninvolved portions of the electorate and bringing them to the polls; persuaders on changing the minds of regular voters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
In animal models, the therapy slowed the growth of pancreatic tumors by selectively activating T cells that fight cancer.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
Before activating my own Lightning Lane, I studied tutorials on Reddit and YouTube, where I learned that only suckers make a ride reservation and patiently wait for their designated time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
After meeting on Tuesday, Belgium's Risk Management Group said it was activating the "alert phase of the national ozone and heat plan" for only the second time.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
We bumped fists again, like the Wonder Twins activating their powers.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
