as in tool
something that arouses action or activity
The workshop proved a catalyzer for a career change.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyzer
Noun
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Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool when building a resume.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025 -
Meanwhile, China has condemned Western efforts to restrict access to AI tools.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The United States, under President Donald Trump, champions a hands-off approach to fuel innovation, while Europe is tightening the reins with strict regulations to ensure safety and accountability.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Photo : Invincible Boats Invincible 36 Catamaran This 36-foot power cat represents the latest in offshore fishing design, boasting a four-outboard configuration and 606-gallon fuel capacity.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In many cases, destructive behavior could be a coping mechanism for the stress of being left alone.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Some economists caution that Trump’s language about America’s trade gap presents an unfair representation of what has become a crucial mechanism for the US economy — its ability to purchase services offered by other countries as well as stuff that isn’t made here much, like coffee.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps most intriguingly, these principles are even being applied to the field of robotics, with researchers developing tiny mobile robots that can respond to environmental stimuli in ways inspired by natural mechanisms.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
6 Feb. 2025
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As consumers returned to dining out, traveling and other services, many fast-food cashiers, front-desk clerks and hair stylists were leery of coming back to in-person jobs and living off generous government stimulus checks and other aid, Hershbein said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Parabolic trough collectors: Long, curved mirrors that concentrate the sun's ray on a pipe in the middle, heating liquid in the pipes that produces steam to run a generator.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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When a 2021 winter storm overwhelmed Texas’ power grid and water infrastructure, FEMA coordinated the delivery of essential supplies, including water, fuel, generators and blankets, following the disaster declaration on Feb. 19, 2021.—
Ming Xie,
The Conversation,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The initial spark of attraction triggers the brain to release dopamine, activating the reward system.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The new series found their characters back at Bayside High, Jessie working as the school’s counselor and Slater teaching P.E., with the lingering spark of their teen romance causing tension.—
John Russell,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Medina messed around, pulled the trigger and found out that key fact.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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Davies said Fox is currently testing and training machine-learning models that could identify certain triggers—a hit, a kick, some trash talk—and enhance those sounds or dump certain bits of audio without cutting out a feed entirely.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The initial investigation conducted by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office reported that the vehicle being driven by Martin was traveling northbound on Townline Avenue, crossed over the southbound lane and went into the west ditch before striking a tree.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The trooper asked Gonzalez to step out of the vehicle.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Catalyzer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyzer. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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