as in activating
to cause to function
mold triggers my allergies
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Recent Examples of triggering
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The latest summit was in the works before Pope Francis died in April, triggering the process to elect his successor.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Even the smallest black dot of mold can affect your health by causing respiratory illnesses or triggering certain allergic reactions from breathing it in constantly.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
The assassination has sparked not only a wave of condemnation from senior Republican and Democratic political figures but also mockery and celebration from a small number of social media users, triggering widespread outrage.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The thefts occurred early Friday morning, triggering four crossing gates at Steele and Quebec streets to go into automatic closed safety mode, the agency said in a news release.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
By dampening activity only in these areas, RAP-219 is designed to dial down seizures without triggering any sedating/motor function side effects often associated with broader-acting drugs.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
In addition to regulating blood sugar and triggering weight loss, GLP-1s have also been approved to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events and kidney disease in certain patients.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Imagine Maye triggering a triple-option run with Stevenson, keeping the ball and veering off the edge with Henderson behind him.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
An anonymous letter was mailed to local police and federal agencies, accusing individuals of gambling and triggering an investigation.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The latest summit was in the works before Pope Francis died in April, triggering the process to elect his successor.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Even the smallest black dot of mold can affect your health by causing respiratory illnesses or triggering certain allergic reactions from breathing it in constantly.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
The assassination has sparked not only a wave of condemnation from senior Republican and Democratic political figures but also mockery and celebration from a small number of social media users, triggering widespread outrage.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The thefts occurred early Friday morning, triggering four crossing gates at Steele and Quebec streets to go into automatic closed safety mode, the agency said in a news release.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
By dampening activity only in these areas, RAP-219 is designed to dial down seizures without triggering any sedating/motor function side effects often associated with broader-acting drugs.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
In addition to regulating blood sugar and triggering weight loss, GLP-1s have also been approved to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events and kidney disease in certain patients.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Imagine Maye triggering a triple-option run with Stevenson, keeping the ball and veering off the edge with Henderson behind him.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triggering
Verb
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Otherwise, the sheer magnitude of America’s natural gas resource has enabled drillers to quickly overwhelm temporary spikes in prices by activating a number of additional drillings and driving prices back down with higher production volumes.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The stand's design holds the watch on its side, automatically activating Nightstand Mode and turning your watch into a bedside clock.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To other researchers not involved in the project, the images in the paper and the revelations about the tubules’ structure are thought-provoking.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Adam Crafton’s interview with him was thought-provoking.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In July, two Russian Gerbera drones -- one of which was carrying more than 4 pounds of explosives -- crossed into Lithuania from Belarus, sparking a national inquest as to the country's readiness to safeguard its airspace.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Instead of focusing only on top flyers, AAdvantage surprises mid-level customers with top-tier treatment, sparking aspiration and stronger engagement.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There are different types of biologic medicines, but typically, these powerful drugs work for people with a condition like mine by blocking specific inflammatory pathways in your immune system to help control inflammation and pain.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
11 Sep. 2025
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Jerry Seinfeld made some rather inflammatory comments about the Israel-Gaza war on Tuesday.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nothing better than putting down the top and driving beautiful roads just after the rain stops and the air is powerfully charged by the nearby ocean, scrubbed clean.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The jury cleared Read of killing O’Keefe, charging her with just drunken driving.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Over the years, this generation has played a central role in explosive political protests in the region.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even though the software provider’s fiscal first-quarter earnings missed expectations, its guidance of explosive growth in the subsequent years caught analysts by surprise.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Oracle & Artificial Intelligence All signs point to artificial intelligence as being a transformative tool for businesses and households, generating substantial economic benefits.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Why Healthcare Needs a Data Overhaul Healthcare systems are generating more data than ever before, from electronic health records and lab results to imaging scans, insurance claims, and even patient updates from wearable devices.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Two suspects are in custody after an incendiary device was found under a vehicle belonging to KSTU, a local TV station known as Fox 13 News Utah.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kirk inspired and infuriated millions of Americans with his hard-line conservative views and often incendiary language.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Triggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggering. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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