1
as in operating
being in effective operation
the abandoned factory had not been active for years
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2
as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the fish are active today, but we still haven't caught anything
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3
as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
all morning the crowd at the coffeehouse kept Marion and her helper pretty active
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Recent Examples of active
Some people irrigate the lawn through dry stretches, maintaining it in an active, green state.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Ticks are the most active during spring and summer months.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
In the three years since the playoffs expanded, teams have remained active on the trade market.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
VanderWaal has remained active in the fashion week circuit, attending New York Fashion Week in February 2019, Paris Fashion Week in March 2020 and September 2022, and a three-peat at New York Fashion Week in February 2025.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 July 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Ticks are the most active during spring and summer months.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
In the three years since the playoffs expanded, teams have remained active on the trade market.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
VanderWaal has remained active in the fashion week circuit, attending New York Fashion Week in February 2019, Paris Fashion Week in March 2020 and September 2022, and a three-peat at New York Fashion Week in February 2025.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for active
Adjective
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The disconnect between operating performance and net income suggests potential one-time gains or non-operating income that may not be sustainable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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Together, the data reveals different layers of the galaxy's structure and energetic processes, highlighted by bright gold light in the image.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
24 July 2025
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The image of a tiny hamster running endlessly on a spinning wheel has become an iconic part of owning these small, energetic animals.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Unlike other collabs or license deals where a celebrity or brand just adds their logo to a product, J Balvin has been very engaged at every step of the process.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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After Goldman placed a veil on Hilliker, the engaged couple entered a room full of their friends cheering them on.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Consider traveling with a compact Starlink Mini, as satellite internet often remains operational even when other internet services are down.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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PINNs are already used for specific applications, but full operational deployment holds transformational capabilities.—
Renny Vandewege,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Yanga features the vibrant colors, lively rhythms, melodic tunes, and bold concepts of Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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Visitors are always welcome to join the event for a lively meeting filled with camaraderie, inspiring guest speakers, and a delicious lunch.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Although resilience often looks like luck or good character, the ability to prevent or reduce losses from any type of risk entails careful planning and diligent efforts.—
Louis Gritzo,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The group was not always diligent about following military directives.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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And, yes, lead is the operative verb for them here.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Nothing can work while this terrible magnet is operative.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Netflix’s deal with Ubisoft got underway in 2020 and includes multiple Assassin’s Creed projects, including animated and anime series inspired by the games.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
17 July 2025
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The two animated companions are available to anyone, including Grok users without a paid subscription, but users must opt in through the app’s settings to get access.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
15 July 2025
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“Active.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/active. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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