as in stimulus
something that arouses action or activity
Her expulsion from the university proved to be a catalyst for needed change.
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Recent Examples of catalyst
Not only were the interiors transformed by designer Bill Rooney with a lightness and sophistication that invited contemporary travelers, but the building also served as a broader symbol of adaptive reuse and a catalyst for urban renewal.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
When systemic failures persist, lawsuits are the catalyst that compels meaningful reform and protects children who cannot protect themselves.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
During this time, our ideas serve as catalysts while conversations become turning points.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
This move marked the hotel group’s first foray in Thailand and was the catalyst for its Southeast Asia expansion.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for catalyst
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
When systemic failures persist, lawsuits are the catalyst that compels meaningful reform and protects children who cannot protect themselves.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
During this time, our ideas serve as catalysts while conversations become turning points.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
This move marked the hotel group’s first foray in Thailand and was the catalyst for its Southeast Asia expansion.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for catalyst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyst
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But if productivity growth is low, then stimulus just turns into inflation—too many dollars chasing too few goods.
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By integrating smart shades into the components of major smart home ecosystems (those supporting Matter, Thread, Zigbee, or Z-Wave specifically), these systems can react to real-time stimuli.
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Salmon with ponzu sauce, mango, fava beans, avocado, sesame seeds, chilli mayo, spring onion and white rice is the fuel for the afternoon.
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Videos of Ukrainian strikes against military, electrical and fuel installations both near Moscow and in remote Russian regions are constantly circulated.
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The handle of the FieldSpork incorporates two fold-out tools.
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The tools now entering those classrooms are more powerful and far less accountable than anyone writing that legislation could have imagined.
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These systems exchange information, trigger actions and surface issues automatically.
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Like other cockroaches, Turkestan cockroaches can spread disease and trigger allergies, Clark Pest Control said.
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The ruling did not address whether there was enough cause to remove Cook, based on the fraud allegations brought forth by the administration.
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Exertional heat stroke requires immediate medical attention and is the third leading cause of death in athletes.
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Bright Angel was the first site SHERLOC examined after a dust-cover anomaly disabled its focusing mechanism, forcing the team to adopt a new operating mode.
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Tianwen-2 carries both a touch-and-go sampling system and an anchor-and-attach mechanism equipped with drills for collecting surface material.
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Whether the impetus is to satisfy a desire for seclusion or to achieve the investment benefits that development allows, these three properties, triangulated across the globe, open up new frontiers and ways of living.
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Not much separated these two teams over 90 minutes, with limited attacking impetus and much of the game being played in midfield.
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Fireworks spark fires in California Last year, more than 700 fires statewide were related to fireworks, causing nearly $16 million in property damage and scorching hundreds of acres, said State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant.
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And yet as cynical and beaten-down as the film’s viewpoint can often be, there is still a spark of decency and perseverance.
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“Catalyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyst. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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