as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
a reinstitution of the draft would catalyze protests around the country
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Recent Examples of catalyze
That, in turn, catalyzed the most aggressive Fed rate-hiking cycle ever and a bear market.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 June 2026
The narrative unravels a web of dark, intersecting secrets within a residential building, catalyzed by the mysterious disappearance of a young boy on the winter solstice.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
The idea that metals can catalyze biochemical reactions is central to a theory about the origins of life that has emerged over the last decade.
—Siddhant Pusdekar, Quanta Magazine, 1 June 2026
The Washington Commanders are coming home to RFK Stadium — a welcome development that could catalyze investment, create jobs and bring long-overdue attention to Ward 7.
—Warren Gorlick, Washington Post, 1 June 2026
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 June 2026
The narrative unravels a web of dark, intersecting secrets within a residential building, catalyzed by the mysterious disappearance of a young boy on the winter solstice.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
The idea that metals can catalyze biochemical reactions is central to a theory about the origins of life that has emerged over the last decade.
—Siddhant Pusdekar, Quanta Magazine, 1 June 2026
The Washington Commanders are coming home to RFK Stadium — a welcome development that could catalyze investment, create jobs and bring long-overdue attention to Ward 7.
—Warren Gorlick, Washington Post, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyze
Verb
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Morgan died in his cell from an overdose caused by fentanyl and heroin, according to an autopsy.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Swells generated by the Potential Tropical Cyclone are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the northwestern Gulf Coast for the next couple of days.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Stars sell the tickets, drive the story clicks and generate the most interest.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Ticket Holders are only permitted to bring certain types of bags into stadiums.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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Tonight’s Gemini new moon brings adventure to your door.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The acids in coffee boost your gut’s production of gastrin, a hormone that prompts the muscles in your colon to contract and kickstart bowel movements.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
12 June 2026
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So that prompted protests and disturbances in Southampton, and a huge, angry reaction from the far right, both within Britain and internationally.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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In the 1970s, what was then West Germany co-produced the Tornado bomber with the UK and Italy; then in the 1990s Germany worked with the UK, Italy and Spain to produce the dog-fighting Eurofighter jet.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Moss is also executive producing under her Love & Squalor Pictures banner in addition to starring.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Events already relocating elsewhere Davis said the delay has already forced nine events to move and could push as many as 30 more to do the same in 2030.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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It’s meant to go with the flow of kids’ pacing, which may mean spending a whole hour at a splash pad or being done after just a few experiences.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Catalyze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyze. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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