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
Atika Shubert, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
In Lebanon’s south, entire villages and towns have been erased in recent Israeli bombardment, triggered by Hezbollah’s yearlong rocket campaign against northern Israel.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Doha Madani, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Pulling the trigger sends a spear shooting out of the barrel for a lethal strike, if it’s done correctly.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Verb
The weather system that triggered the floods is still impacting the area and some volunteer buses were turned back as a precaution.
—Atika Shubert, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
In Lebanon’s south, entire villages and towns have been erased in recent Israeli bombardment, triggered by Hezbollah’s yearlong rocket campaign against northern Israel.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
The boy pulled the trigger and the little girl was struck in the head.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Pulling the trigger sends a spear shooting out of the barrel for a lethal strike, if it’s done correctly.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trigger
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Follow our affiliate links above to activate the Caesars Sportsbook promo code NEWSWK1000.Tim van Straten, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Stretching When the stress response is activated, your muscles tense up as a reflex to protect against pain or injury.Noma Nazish, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Clutter bombards our minds with excessive stimuli, causing our senses to work overtime on what is not necessary or important.Shira Gill, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, the government recently announced a stimulus plan, which includes lowering interest rates and fiscal support and this could help consumer spending.Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In his dissent, Justice John Paul Stevens sounded the alarm of the high court doubting the capacity of state judges to make the right calls on how to handle recounts.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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In cases of divided government, the legislature and executive oversee one another, raising a public alarm at any sign of malfeasance.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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This not only sparks creativity but also results in tangible items to enjoy throughout the season.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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With conditions like this, more fires could be sparking across the country even late into autumn.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Cruising To Success More than a mere maritime success story, Dubai’s vibrant yachting scene is a catalyst for economic growth.Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The analyst cited improving growth trends as a catalyst for the upgrade.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Micaela Hanning, Crean Lutheran: The transfer from Calvary Chapel is an explosive point guard who can strike from the perimeter and drive to the basket.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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In 2021, Gonzalez-Nunez allegedly drove a car in a sideshow while his girlfriend hung out of the window with an miniature AK-47.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Adding impetus to their effort is the fact Israeli military strikes are now hitting UN peacekeeping bases in southern Lebanon, which house European troops.Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
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Although this significant event may come to be in 2022, its founder began her art journey long before its impetus.Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
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Google’s premium image generator, Imagen 3, comes integrated with the app.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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All huts provide lighting from on-site solar power, propane or a generator.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Trigger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trigger. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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