as in to activate
to cause to function
mold triggers my allergies
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as in stimulus
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as in alarm
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Recent Examples of trigger
U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The latest shift in President Trump’s immigration policy has triggered a humanitarian crisis as more than 1.8 million migrants—including Ukrainians, Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans—face imminent deportation.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Seema Mody, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
However, the quick trigger on the release is probably not a good sign.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The death of San Diego civic legend Leon Williams at age 102 triggered outpourings of appreciation and admiration for the groundbreaking Black community leader.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The latest shift in President Trump’s immigration policy has triggered a humanitarian crisis as more than 1.8 million migrants—including Ukrainians, Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans—face imminent deportation.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
However, foreign policy analysts say the trigger is to the east of India — specifically, China.
—Seema Mody, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
However, the quick trigger on the release is probably not a good sign.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trigger
Verb
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The Leo full moon activates themes of intimacy and transformation, encouraging you to dive deeper into your emotional connections.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2025
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The following year, on Oct. 21, the fledgling military branch activated Space Operations Command at Peterson Air Force Base (now Peterson Space Force Base) in Colorado.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Speaker of the House also threw cold water on the idea of a DOGE Dividend stimulus check according to The Hill.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Will there be a DOGE stimulus check?What to know about whether Americans will see savings Another step to take is to start moving a few hundred dollars of your monthly take-home pay into an emergency savings fund, a dwindling backup many Americans have had to dip into amid rising costs.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, homebuilders have sounded the alarm on how Trump’s tariff and immigration policies could have a negative effect on housing costs and supply.—
Alicia Wallace and Matt Stiles,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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The mainstreaming of extremism has so far set off few alarm bells at many of the top Jewish organizations, at least publicly.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Yet the Republican’s aggressive first month in office has sparked a growing backlash and may give credence to his opponents’ let-Trump-implode strategy.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Eleven months after Jackson County voters rejected the Chiefs and Royals’ stadium proposals, the teams’ desire to cement their long-term futures has sparked some movement in a familiar location: Back in Missouri.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Rapid growth The Bears have been a key catalyst in getting girls and women’s flag football off the ground in Illinois.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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The song peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was the catalyst for his lucrative deal with Def Jam.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Decision-makers have an opportunity to ensure that the very tools designed to drive revenue don’t end up stifling creativity.—
Seth Yudof,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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So, does your workplace use curiosity to drive meaningful results?—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bitcoin Bitcoin remains trapped in a range below the key psychological level of $100,000 without any new impetus from Trump.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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That’s not an overwhelming financial impetus, but a team in the Giants’ position can allocate that money better.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The four-story colonial has four fireplaces (one with a stone hearth) and, lest the power fail, a whole-house generator to keep things humming.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2025
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Also, consider newer RV models with quiet power generators.—
Andrea Agostini Ferrer,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Trigger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trigger. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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