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
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
As the cycle proceeds toward the inevitable breakup—triggered, perhaps, by Lesbia’s dalliances during the year that Catullus was away working for Memmius—the poems of recrimination and spite, often eye-poppingly obscene, predominate.
—Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Air Mail, 5 Apr. 2025
The White Lotus season 3 finale will likely reveal who was shot in the first episode's opening sequence (and who pulled the trigger).
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The explosion triggered an emergency alert to cellphones across Detroit at around 6 a.m., waking many residents, according to local Fox affiliate WJBK.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
As the cycle proceeds toward the inevitable breakup—triggered, perhaps, by Lesbia’s dalliances during the year that Catullus was away working for Memmius—the poems of recrimination and spite, often eye-poppingly obscene, predominate.
—Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
To celebrate tomorrow’s highly anticipated season finale, the actor pulls the trigger on sharing his key components to the good life.
—Air Mail, 5 Apr. 2025
The White Lotus season 3 finale will likely reveal who was shot in the first episode's opening sequence (and who pulled the trigger).
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trigger
Verb
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In this case, we’re well served to recognize that our social capital is enriched by diversifying across those deeper, fewer connections as well as the more numerous casual relationships that often have an outsized positive impact when activated at the right time.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Every morning, guests can watch as the Chronos opens the portals by lining them up and activating them.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Most taxpayers eligible for economic impact payments, known as stimulus checks, have already received them.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This tool could change how NC police test for DWIs April 4, 2025 3:38 PM Read Next North Carolina Could NC residents get a $5,000 DOGE stimulus check in 2025?—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The move set off alarm bells for some politicians, policy experts, and Social Security consultants, who warned the program's 72.5 million Social Security beneficiaries could face a slowdown in services.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The feature set is similar, too, with in-app early warnings for alarms, voice alerts, and support for both wired and battery setups.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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China’s defiant stance has sparked fears that countries will retaliate rather than negotiating with the U.S. Trump unveiled the tariffs Wednesday in a meandering White House Rose Garden news conference.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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Val Kilmer’s death on Tuesday has sparked reminders of the risks of pneumonia.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Her supper clubs were a catalyst to turn strangers into friends and meaningful connections all while featuring Black professionals such as chefs, musicians, artists, and creators.—
Benjamin Liong Setiawan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Others point to next year’s World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S. MLS and its owners have long pointed to that tournament as a potential catalyst for a new wave of soccer’s growth in America.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Comedian and car aficionado Jay Leno drove state Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, in a 1976 Pontiac Trans-Am past the state Capitol on Tuesday, rallying support for legislation that would ease restrictions on classic cars.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tate Beran drove in a pair of runs, while Ryan Kastor picked up his second save with two scoreless innings of relief.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Use this as an impetus to dig deep into your brand’s strategy, to diversify it, to reinforce any weak points—to be bold, get creative and innovate.—
Alison Bringé,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Pray that this can be an impetus for his conversion.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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People have had to make do with flashlights, candles, and occasionally generators as Ukraine rationed energy.—
Ross Peleh,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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Carbon monoxide poisoning can occur when a fuel-burning appliance or machine — such as a furnace, heater or generator — is not working or vented properly.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Trigger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trigger. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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