catalyzer

noun

Definition of catalyzernext
as in tool
something that arouses action or activity The workshop proved a catalyzer for a career change.

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  1. tool
  2. fuel
  3. mechanism
  4. stimulus
  5. generator
  6. spark
  7. trigger
  8. vehicle
Noun
  • Empowering our staff with the right tools will streamline regulatory processes for local businesses and cut red tape.
    — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of tool
Noun
  • Their disruption of this critical shipping route — which raises fuel, freight, and insurance costs, contributing to global inflation — adds to the urgency for U.S. action.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
  • From the cost of racing cars, tires, and fuel to training, track access, and travel, the financial barrier is huge.
    — Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of fuel
Noun
  • The ideal outcome would include features such as evasion from Windows Task Manager and mechanisms to conceal or encrypt the keylogging file, making detection more difficult.
    — Zak Doffman, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Additionally, accountability could weaken, with fewer mechanisms in place to ensure that schools adhere to national standards and civil rights protections.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of mechanism
Noun
  • Columbia University Grad Detained by ICE That is more than the popular petition for regular stimulus checks during the COVID pandemice, which had a little more than 3,050,000 signatures at time of publication.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
  • And, congressional Republicans have in the past expressed their dislike of providing tax cuts such stimulus checks and expanded Child Tax Credit payments to low-income and middle-income households in the past.
    — Christian Weller, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • Quebec is also considering taking similar measures with electricity exports to the U.S. Ford’s office said the new market rules require any generator selling electricity to the U.S. to add a 25% surcharge.
    — Rob Gillies, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Ford’s office said the new market rules require any generator selling electricity to the U.S. to add a 25% surcharge.
    — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of generator
Noun
  • Give me John Calipari's Razorbacks, who should get a spark from dynamic freshman Boogie Fland.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of spark
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the city has also brought a lawsuit against global gun manufacturer Glock, alleging the company has violated Illinois consumer protection law by allowing its pistols to be easily converted into automatic weapons capable of firing scores of bullets with a single trigger pull.
    — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Findings in brain science suggest that social exclusion triggers responses akin to physical pain.
    — Aniela Unguresan, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of trigger
Noun
  • Broken down vehicle on the U. S. Highway 71 in Kansas City There is a broken down vehicle on the U. S. Highway 71 between US-71 South and I-435 South.
    — Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of vehicle
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