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
Among several growth catalysts, Schafer said Broadcom has a sustained competitive advantage in the high-end filter market, boasts a strong M & A record with growing earnings per share and free cash flow and maintains its leadership in custom ASICs.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 5 June 2025
The administration also pointed to a recent terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, carried out by an immigrant from Egypt who threw gasoline bombs into a gathering of pro-Israel demonstrators, as a catalyst for the policy (however, Egypt isn’t one of the countries on the restricted list).
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
But Felix turned her personal and professional battles into a movement, acting as a catalyst for change in her sport and spaces beyond it.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 June 2025
But Gibbs has been a catalyst for this offense, earning back-to-back Pro Bowl honors to begin his career.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 5 June 2025
The administration also pointed to a recent terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, carried out by an immigrant from Egypt who threw gasoline bombs into a gathering of pro-Israel demonstrators, as a catalyst for the policy (however, Egypt isn’t one of the countries on the restricted list).
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
But Felix turned her personal and professional battles into a movement, acting as a catalyst for change in her sport and spaces beyond it.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 June 2025
But Gibbs has been a catalyst for this offense, earning back-to-back Pro Bowl honors to begin his career.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyst
Noun
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The 2021 Biden stimulus bill provided additional financial incentives to the holdout states.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 June 2025
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Consider stimulus like background noise, scent from air fresheners and perfumes, family members all calling the puppy at once etc.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Alabama’s approach is a strong example of how strategic collaboration can drive job creation and fuel long-term economic growth.—
Melissa Loble,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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But domestic production of the mineral, which is primarily used as fuel for nuclear reactors, has since fallen off a cliff.—
Magdalena Petrova,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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The device includes attachments such as a dust brush and a crevice tool, meaning it can be used for cleaning upholstery and stairs, along with getting into nooks and crannies.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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In addition to spring, where crops start early, and fall season extension, where crops grow later, a third method of season extension exists: Cool-season crops can grow right through the middle of summer, using a garden tool known as shade cloth.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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What initiatives have been sitting in purgatory for months—or quarters—because no one wants to pull the trigger?—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Emotional triggers such as frustration over delays, long lines at the security check or unmet service expectations, can escalate minor grievances into disruptive outbursts.—
Milad Haghani,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Officials said the Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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One possibility advanced by some justices was to find a different legal mechanism, perhaps a class action, to accomplish essentially the same thing as the nationwide injunctions blocking Trump’s citizenship order.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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This new billing method burdens homeowners not just with a fee, but with a financial enforcement mechanism that most cities have chosen to avoid.—
Steven Cordova,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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However, America will be far better off when the impetus to adopt healthier habits falls on individuals and families, rather than Uncle Sam.—
Christina Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
9 June 2025
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While Otis continued pitching for the next couple of years, helping lead Columbine to the Class 5A title as a junior, the impetus for her switch to full-time outfielder came a few weeks before the start of her senior season.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
8 June 2025
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Send them photos, reels and a little spark to make their job easier.—
Joel Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Aerial footage shows the electric, self-driving cars engulfed in flames with sparks shooting out from one vehicle.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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“Catalyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyst. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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