as in creating
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 catalyzing
Options contracts went on spot bitcoin ETFs, catalyzing mass adoption.
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Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Instead, pivot and focus on catalyzing the creativity that comes from engaging your teams’ inherent consciousness.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
On the shores of the Great Salt Lake, a scientist’s twilight run is upended when her dog plunges through rare lake ice, catalyzing a desperate series of choices.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
However, while both climate mitigation and adaptation efforts are catalyzing millions of new jobs, climate change has and will continue to destroy jobs.
—Jamil Wyne, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
However, these obstacles are catalyzing innovation—from advanced stability mechanisms to quantum-safe encryption protocols, the industry's response demonstrates its resilience and adaptability.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Between 2007 and 2022, their annual payrolls have soared by 123%, underscoring their growing influence and critical role in catalyzing the labor market and fostering economic and job growth.
—Ana Valdez, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
During the 20th century, our ballooning population scaled up to all corners of the Earth and has become capable of catalyzing global-scale environmental change.
—Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
On a broader level, her appointment signals that hockey has the potential to become more inclusive and progressive, potentially catalyzing cultural change within the sport.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Instead, pivot and focus on catalyzing the creativity that comes from engaging your teams’ inherent consciousness.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
On the shores of the Great Salt Lake, a scientist’s twilight run is upended when her dog plunges through rare lake ice, catalyzing a desperate series of choices.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
However, while both climate mitigation and adaptation efforts are catalyzing millions of new jobs, climate change has and will continue to destroy jobs.
—Jamil Wyne, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
However, these obstacles are catalyzing innovation—from advanced stability mechanisms to quantum-safe encryption protocols, the industry's response demonstrates its resilience and adaptability.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Between 2007 and 2022, their annual payrolls have soared by 123%, underscoring their growing influence and critical role in catalyzing the labor market and fostering economic and job growth.
—Ana Valdez, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
During the 20th century, our ballooning population scaled up to all corners of the Earth and has become capable of catalyzing global-scale environmental change.
—Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
On a broader level, her appointment signals that hockey has the potential to become more inclusive and progressive, potentially catalyzing cultural change within the sport.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyzing
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His retirement saw the end of an era, creating a vacuum in a sport closely tethered to his name and achievements.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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While speaking independently, James and Josh concurred that AI, electronic trading platforms, and algorithmic trading is creating a technological arms race.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Investors focused instead on the bank running leaner and generating better-than-expected profitability.Matthew J. Belvedere,Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
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The video has delighted internet users since it was shared, generating more than 328,300 views and 38,000 likes at the time of writing.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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According to a forecast from Bank of America Securities, consumers are expected to spend 7% more in 2024 than in 2023, bringing their average anticipated spending up to nearly $2,100.Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Christmas centers on humility and grace — the birth of a savior in the humblest of settings, bringing a hopeful message of personal redemption and universal love.Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Megan Johnson, owner of Buttercup Farm, has been producing raw milk for 12 years from a herd of 14 cows.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, that evolved into doing complete residential interiors, and commercial work including multiple test and demonstration kitchen projects, and then product design.Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
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Of course, major record labels were interested in whatever the ex-Jane’s members were doing at the peak of their fame.Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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While she's become a pop culture phenomenon, spawning numerous parodies from Saturday Night Live, Ariana Grande and TikTok users online, Nara finds her own inspiration closer to home.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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That film was a box office hit, earning $136 million at the global box office and spawning four sequels.Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Catalyzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyzing. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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