as in activates
to cause to function
mold triggers my allergies
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Recent Examples of triggers
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
With persistent slabs, the first few travelers may pass without incident, only to hit a weak spot later that triggers a full release.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
In those cases, OpenAI plans to tailor ChatGPT to local laws and inform users when content triggers restrictions.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
That is because dehydration triggers your body to retain water to restore fluid levels.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Supposedly, that dose of steamy H20 triggers an immediate bowel movement, leaving you lighter, less bloated, more energized, and more ready to tackle your responsibilities overall.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Feb. 2026
This plot device is central to the book’s narrative, in that Benedict’s offer triggers Sophie’s feelings about not wanting to live the life her mother did as mistress to a man in upper society.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
That section of the CBA details a progressive discipline model, meaning one where a first offense triggers a relatively light penalty and subsequent infractions produce harsher penalties.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In everyday life, this habit might look like encouraging a socially anxious partner to attend an event, supporting a career risk that triggers fear or asking a conflict-avoidant partner to speak more honestly.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Using solar energy, the device triggers evaporation to draw lithium inward, while its unique 30-degree tilt manages waste.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
With persistent slabs, the first few travelers may pass without incident, only to hit a weak spot later that triggers a full release.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
In those cases, OpenAI plans to tailor ChatGPT to local laws and inform users when content triggers restrictions.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
That is because dehydration triggers your body to retain water to restore fluid levels.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Supposedly, that dose of steamy H20 triggers an immediate bowel movement, leaving you lighter, less bloated, more energized, and more ready to tackle your responsibilities overall.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Feb. 2026
This plot device is central to the book’s narrative, in that Benedict’s offer triggers Sophie’s feelings about not wanting to live the life her mother did as mistress to a man in upper society.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
That section of the CBA details a progressive discipline model, meaning one where a first offense triggers a relatively light penalty and subsequent infractions produce harsher penalties.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In everyday life, this habit might look like encouraging a socially anxious partner to attend an event, supporting a career risk that triggers fear or asking a conflict-avoidant partner to speak more honestly.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
Binary triggers allow a semiautomatic weapon to fire both when the trigger is pulled and released, increasing its rate of fire.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triggers
Verb
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When damage occurs, whether as a crack, fracture, or microscopic defect, the material senses the disruption and activates an internal repair response.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sanders’ go-to exercise activates muscles in your core and hips to help prevent the above inefficiencies.—
Sarah Klein,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This suggests the presence of an internal, self-evolving latent variable—independent of external stimuli—that shapes the timing structure of motivation and decision-making.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Emotional numbing symptoms, in particular, are known to intensify this pattern of reacting sharply to negative stimuli and then shutting down emotionally.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sonically, nothing jumps out and thrills, excites, or alarms.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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Firefighters will talk to residents, share fire safety information and install smoke alarms in homes for free, according to the fire department.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Continue reading … 'VILE' — Dem Rep's 'total meltdown' in heated hearing with ICE director sparks viral outrage.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Born blind and hungry for connection, his early obsession with the telephone sparks a subculture that shapes the future of hacking and modern technology.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The reactor facilitates rapid heat dissipation, preventing the thermal runaway that typically degrades catalysts.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Demand for Nike grew by 27 percent compared to third quarter 2024, with low-top core models and the second collection from its Skims collaboration as the primary catalysts.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Unlike body composition metrics, BMI obscures the true extent of metabolic dysfunction and cannot distinguish between muscle and fat — or between superficial fat and the visceral fat that drives diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions.—
Bret Scher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some of what also drives Honnold is making the world a better place.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In addition to the engines, the propulsion system also includes generators and a battery pack that enable the owner to choose the most efficient cruising mode for the situation.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2026
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In a press release, CEO Aaron Jagdfeld explained that while shipments of home standby and power generators slowed, the company’s presence in the data center market grew.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Typically, auto dealerships secure purchase orders from private or public fleet operators interested in buying their zero-emission vehicles at the lower rates facilitated by the state incentives.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Second, Connecticut should create incentives for insurance companies and financial services firms to partner with local training providers on apprenticeship and placement programs.—
Kevin J. Conlan,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Triggers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggers. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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