as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
a reinstitution of the draft would catalyze protests around the country
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Recent Examples of catalyze
This juxtaposition of goofiness, spontaneity, and jokes offered by Black humor stood as an alternative to the reality of America itself, a nation grappling with racial uprisings catalyzed by the Rodney King verdict in 1992.
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Noel Ransome, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
Named for their maternal grandmother, the gallery was unique at the time in its status as a commercial, rather than solely a community, space and has since been credited with catalyzing the cultural milieu around it, as Black artists moved to the area to live and work.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Feb. 2025
Assuming tariffs contribute to a surge in inflation, the U.S. central bank is less likely to enact the interest rate cuts markets broadly see as catalyzing growth, Capital Economics Chief North America economist Paul Ashworth said in a note.
—Suzanne McGee and Isla Binnie, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
All of that success was catalyzed by a talented, experienced offensive line that featured four former first-round picks and two Pro Bowl honorees this season in right tackle Penei Sewell and center Frank Ragnow.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noel Ransome, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
Named for their maternal grandmother, the gallery was unique at the time in its status as a commercial, rather than solely a community, space and has since been credited with catalyzing the cultural milieu around it, as Black artists moved to the area to live and work.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Feb. 2025
Assuming tariffs contribute to a surge in inflation, the U.S. central bank is less likely to enact the interest rate cuts markets broadly see as catalyzing growth, Capital Economics Chief North America economist Paul Ashworth said in a note.
—Suzanne McGee and Isla Binnie, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
All of that success was catalyzed by a talented, experienced offensive line that featured four former first-round picks and two Pro Bowl honorees this season in right tackle Penei Sewell and center Frank Ragnow.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyze
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They are recognized leaders in creating the kind of strikingly original campaigns that energize audiences and consumers alike growing from core to more.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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What To Know Newsom announced on Wednesday a new proposal that will create a $125 million mortgage relief program to assist homeowners at risk of foreclosure or whose homes were destroyed or severely damaged by recent natural disasters dating back to 2023.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Alternate payment gateways cause Volusion to charge 1.25% for Personal, 0.65% for Professional, 0.35% for Business, and custom percentages for Prime.—
Robert Anderson,
PCMAG,
27 Feb. 2025
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But, unlike the 2019 outbreak, during which 1,274 individual cases of measles were confirmed in 31 states, this latest outbreak has already caused one death, the first from the disease in the U.S. since 2015.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Any new mandate requiring that many people to comply within 30 days surely would have generated widespread coverage by legitimate media outlets, and the terms of the testing program would have been made public through official government channels.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Sludge generated by Charlotte Water’s treatment plants is recycled on more than 10,000 acres of private farmland in North and South Carolina, according to the agency.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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The senior forward has a happy-go-lucky nature, always bringing an optimistic perspective.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hairstylist Efi Davies wanted to bring an air of elegance to the nostalgic look.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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One of the other people takes out a gun, prompting Wilson to run in the other direction.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Frozen nutrition shakes sold to long-term care facilities and other care institutions have been linked to a deadly listeria outbreak, prompting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to announce a nationwide recall.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Lawrence, Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer of Doozer Productions executive produce alongside Tarses and Carell.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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The doc is produced by Big Sur, Mad Entertainment and RAI Cinema in co-production with Luce Cinecittà.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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Brown revealed her new platinum blonde ‘do at the start of the month, before giving her locks their red carpet debut at Sunday’s 2025 SAG Awards.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The extraditions were done at the request of the U.S. government as President Donald Trump’s tariff deadline looms.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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