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
The institute exists to catalyze the next generation of business people, and build mentorship and a network to support that, Tolia said.
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Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
That quartet catalyzed the Wolverines to a 22-2 record and Continental League championship amid a difficult schedule that Rohnert believes has Chaparral primed for a deep playoff run.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
In fact, a market crash catalyzed by such viral panic is emerging as the leading threat to near-term economic stability.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Following a 9-0 run, catalyzed by Leonard, Mathurin drove straight at Doncic – landing a floater and drawing a foul.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
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Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
That quartet catalyzed the Wolverines to a 22-2 record and Continental League championship amid a difficult schedule that Rohnert believes has Chaparral primed for a deep playoff run.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
In fact, a market crash catalyzed by such viral panic is emerging as the leading threat to near-term economic stability.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Following a 9-0 run, catalyzed by Leonard, Mathurin drove straight at Doncic – landing a floater and drawing a foul.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyze
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The preponderance of patients paying out of pocket for these products is actually creating this dynamic where the companies are lowering their list price to compete for cash-paying customers.—
CHRISTOPHER ROWLAND THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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The controversial Crowsnest annexation petition in Castle Pines has been withdrawn by the developer, as Castle Pines prepares to consider creating an annexation policy.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The first would be to talk with a licensed mental health professional and ask if that person can give you some insight into whether postpartum has caused your wife’s behavior.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Homeland is currently only partially funded, causing long airport backups and other inconveniences.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Kim’s campaign has said her investments as treasurer earned more than $6 million in revenue generated from interest in fiscal years 2023 through 2024, money that was reinvested into the county’s schools, parks and libraries.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The show aired in Japan in 2021 and generated close to 14 million VOD views in its first 10 weeks on demand.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Jamal Murray fouled out with only five points early in overtime, bringing an early end to his worst game of the season.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The instructor brought Higgins to a boat and began CPR, Linhardt said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Fry got out of the truck ranting and throwing sheets of paper on the ground, and left behind an orange duffel bag that prompted police to call in the bomb squad.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Muddy floodwaters from severe rains inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu on Friday as officials warned of the possible failure of a 120-year-old dam.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Indiana State is best known as the school that produced Celtics great Larry Bird, but the Sycamores have played in the tournament only three times since that famous NCAA championship game appearance against Magic Johnson’s Michigan State team in 1979.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Can my body and mind do it all again?—
Karen Carney,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Although the Commission did a U-turn after the parties sweetened the deal, the episode underscored that merger outcomes can bind companies with social taxes that may undermine their commercial merits.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Catalyze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyze. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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