as in to activate
to cause to function
mold triggers my allergies
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1
as in stimulus
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2
as in alarm
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Recent Examples of trigger
Robert Niles, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
So that’s one trigger going on subconsciously with him.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Incomplete or inconsistent data disrupts workflows and triggers irrelevant follow-ups.
—Al Sefati, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Verb
And yet, one person’s emotional release can be another’s emotional trigger.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
So that’s one trigger going on subconsciously with him.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Parker contends that a constellation of factors, including genetics, inflammation, and stress, enable acetaminophen to trigger autism in certain children.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Incomplete or inconsistent data disrupts workflows and triggers irrelevant follow-ups.
—Al Sefati, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trigger
Verb
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As Lyles started to activate his signature top-end speed, his Jamaican competitors continued to pull away ahead of him.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Angels already had a catcher on the concussion list, but Logan O’Hoppe has been progressing well and he’s expected to be activated when the Angels begin a series in Milwaukee on Tuesday.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The hope was that a quick jolt of stimulus (delivered without haste) could stir an economic recovery.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The factory is a throwback to a pre-Rust Belt America, providing ~200 jobs, endless pride, and a stimulus that benefits the rest of the local economy.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Although the shooting causes alarm and triggers police investigations, Serafina initially escapes direct consequences by going into hiding.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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One involves Kirsh, who watches the lab remotely via security cameras but never sounds any alarm.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The space complements the retailer’s unique assortment of apparel and accessories, which for the anniversary will be further enriched by a selection of Gigli’s archival pieces, in a nod to Zambeletti’s roots and homage to the designer that sparked her fashion journey.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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When Weimers went on to give up his remaining speaking time for a moment of silence, Vice President Katarina Barley cut him off, sparking desk-banging protests from right-wing lawmakers in the chamber.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the International Energy Agency, this demand for firm, dispatchable and clean power from the private sector signals that SMRs can be a catalyst for change.—
Anna Heim,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Its luxury contract business, composed of Cenacchi International and Modar luxury contract business, has been a main catalyst for sales for several quarters.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Elsewhere, a strange new trend has started, seeing users stitch together clips of Jeremiah from various episodes into horror film-like videos, driving home the message that this is not just another cute, curly-haired college student but a malevolent Disney villain.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Discover the fascinating economics driving billion-dollar industries.—
thehustle.co,
thehustle.co,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The special teams element is a benefit of the move more than the impetus.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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That’s really what was the first impetus for getting this to be a continuing project.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Chevrolet/Illmor took responsibility for the motor-generator unit while HRC developed the energy storage system (ESS).—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Diesel generator fumes behind the stage.—
Adam Gardner,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Trigger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trigger. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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