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
Diane Herbst, People.com, 11 July 2025
There is no clear trigger for a price correction: home prices are expected to rise by 1% in 2025 and 2% in both 2026 and 2027, keeping the market out of reach for many.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Lake Station Fire Chief Chuck Fazekas said the fire was triggered when the library’s boiler came on about 6:30 a.m., igniting nearby cardboard boxes and plastic buckets.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Verb
The hives last for six weeks — or longer — and the chances of there being an identifiable, specific trigger are low.
—Diane Herbst, People.com, 11 July 2025
There is no clear trigger for a price correction: home prices are expected to rise by 1% in 2025 and 2% in both 2026 and 2027, keeping the market out of reach for many.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
Noun
In the downturn triggered by Covid, RUN dropped 38.7% but bounced back swiftly.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Lake Station Fire Chief Chuck Fazekas said the fire was triggered when the library’s boiler came on about 6:30 a.m., igniting nearby cardboard boxes and plastic buckets.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trigger
Verb
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Leo activates your solar 10th house, urging bold moves, leadership, and visibility.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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Then, just place your first bet to activate your offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
Noun
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To put it into perspective, the two 2020 and one 2021 stimulus checks issued to Americans from the stimulus package totaled around $931 billion in financial relief via the stimulus checks, according to reports from the Government Accountability Office in 2022.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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The big story China’s economy requires more than short-term stimulus, even as deflationary pressures intensify.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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The Freedom Caucus sounded the alarm for months: a CBDC would not kill or bury the surveillance state, but crown it king, giving the government complete visibility and control over your personal finances.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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The cruise ship immediately slowed its speed and returned to where the crew member had fallen after an alarm went off, indicating the emergency situation, according to Cruise Hive.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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This radical lifestyle shift sparked a DIY renaissance.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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The incident sparked many online and offline conversations and memes.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
Noun
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When leaders prioritize human dynamics, AI becomes a catalyst for creativity, driving breakthroughs that redefine industries.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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In sum, the rally in the cryptocurrency market has been explosive, and while consolidation can be expected, the breakouts serve as technical catalysts that warrant long-term exposure.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
Verb
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That in turn drove low wages for workers, high staff turnover and limited capacity for children.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Top-of-funnel marketing drives awareness that manifests through other channels.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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This served as a mighty impetus to spur the Space Race.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Devastating seizures in young children were the impetus for the compensation program.—
Patricia Callahan,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Over the past decade, PJM has paid about $6.5 billion annually to power generators, costs that are ultimately borne by homes and businesses in its territory.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
22 July 2025
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The home is equipped with an energy-efficient, full house generator.—
Karen A. Avitabile,
Hartford Courant,
20 July 2025
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“Trigger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trigger. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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