as in stimulus
something that arouses action or activity
Her expulsion from the university proved to be a catalyst for needed change.
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Recent Examples of catalyst
That game proved to be an early catalyst for change and O’Brien’s introduction helped Everton in and out of possession, bringing them a composure in particular on the ball.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The doc comes five years after Floyd was murdered by a white police officer, which was the catalyst for the Black Lives Matter protests of summer 2020.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
By implementing these strategies, organizations can use AI as a catalyst for deeper collaboration, stronger decision-making, and truly inclusive innovation.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Demin has been the catalyst for the Cougars in this NCAA Tournament.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The doc comes five years after Floyd was murdered by a white police officer, which was the catalyst for the Black Lives Matter protests of summer 2020.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
By implementing these strategies, organizations can use AI as a catalyst for deeper collaboration, stronger decision-making, and truly inclusive innovation.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Demin has been the catalyst for the Cougars in this NCAA Tournament.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyst
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This brain activity leads to the provocative conclusion that people with fibromyalgia don’t simply have lower thresholds for reporting a stimulus as painful.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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In fact, leading economists agree that health care price transparency will free up $1 trillion in our economy every year, generating an enormous economic stimulus while reining in the runaway costs plaguing businesses nationwide.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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The urgent warnings advised residents to avoid burning anything outdoors, as a combination of high winds, low humidity and an abundance of dry fuels could lead to explosive wildfire growth.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Relief efforts are further hampered by power outages, fuel shortages and spotty communications.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2025
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Health care leaders argue that the lack of funding for the IHS limits improvement to medical tools and systems, which affects the quality of care.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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These tools, while powerful productivity enhancers, introduce new data leakage concerns that traditional security controls struggle to manage.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Littlejohn maintained his innocence, though, claiming that his co-conspirator Glenn Bethany pulled the trigger.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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Steven Kelley died shortly after midnight on Aug. 8, after his girlfriend’s 12-year-old son got a gun and handed it to his 15-year-old sister, who pulled the trigger, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2025
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While his cause of death was not immediately announced, Parton's post said that he would be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The cause of the capsizing is under investigation, the Coast Guard said.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2025
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The only modifications: noting that the approximately $9 tourist levy introduced in February 2024 is in fact mandatory, and upping enforcement mechanisms for broader compliance with the rules.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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German lawmakers moved quickly to establish a funding mechanism for a huge increase in German defense spending; now Sweden is following suit.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Despite this impetus for change, progress remains slow given the potential rewards.—
Ozan Ozerk,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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After Thursday’s performance, where Postecoglou’s best-available line-up seemed to find the magic of Ange-ball once again, a flat first half and eventual defeat delivered by a side propped up by fringe players killed that impetus again.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Give me John Calipari's Razorbacks, who should get a spark from dynamic freshman Boogie Fland.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Small shifts—like seeking out new experiences or even just being more mindful of the beauty in the ordinary—can help keep that post-travel spark alive.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Catalyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyst. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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