touched off

past tense of touch off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched off
Verb
  • He had just been activated to play after nursing a hamstring injury and missing Week 15.
    Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Winter shelters have been activated for at least part of this week in Baltimore City and County.
    Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • An image of an orca donning a dead salmon on its head like a hat sparked speculation that an old 1980s fashion trend had returned.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The photo, which has gained widespread attention, has sparked a mix of reactions online.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The high-profile deportations quickly set off a legal battle in the U.S.
    Annabelle Hanflig, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
  • However, smoke from the barbeque made its way inside the home, setting off the smoke detectors.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Chiefs lost the coin toss to start overtime and New England drove for the winning touchdown.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
  • After he was shot, the victim called 911 and drove to the Texaco station to wait on first responders to arrive, police said in a statement.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Touched off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touched%20off. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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