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
Abdulmalik Alluhidan, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
The move triggered a backlash among the party and voters.
—Obed Manuel, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
Michael MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025
The pup's paw got caught in the rifle's trigger, KRQE reported.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Facebook triggered complaints about privacy violations, such as parents sharing private information without teens’ consent.
—Abdulmalik Alluhidan, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
The move triggered a backlash among the party and voters.
—Obed Manuel, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
Tips to help overcome food addiction include identifying and avoiding triggers and planning meals and snacks.
—Michael MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025
The pup's paw got caught in the rifle's trigger, KRQE reported.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently issued a joint advisory warning that two-factor authentication needed to be activated for all webmail and VPN accounts as a matter of urgency.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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New users can sign up through our links to activate this welcome offer in time for second round action over the weekend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This brain activity leads to the provocative conclusion that people with fibromyalgia don’t simply have lower thresholds for reporting a stimulus as painful.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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In fact, leading economists agree that health care price transparency will free up $1 trillion in our economy every year, generating an enormous economic stimulus while reining in the runaway costs plaguing businesses nationwide.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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The move set off alarm bells for some politicians, policy experts, and Social Security consultants, who warned the program's 72.5 million Social Security beneficiaries could face a slowdown in services.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The feature set is similar, too, with in-app early warnings for alarms, voice alerts, and support for both wired and battery setups.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Schumer’s move has sparked outrage from some Democrats and progressive activists who protested at his office and called on him to resign his position.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Another 1,671 firms reached $2.5 to $4.9 million, up from 506 in 2021. Transportation and warehousing: With the e-commerce explosion sparking demand for last-mile transportation and warehousing, solopreneurs in this space profited.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Maybe this World Happiness Day is an invitation to configure a glocal approach to happiness, in which everyone gets a fair chance to thrive – free from material want, equipped to harness AI as a catalyst of their own best self.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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This fantasy set-up is the catalyst for a journey of reconnection for mother and father, May and Cody, across a variety of brilliantly distinct levels.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, the league’s decision-making on NBA expansion will be driven by a combination of market size, media presence, economic factors, and ownership interest.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Despite this impetus for change, progress remains slow given the potential rewards.—
Ozan Ozerk,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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After Thursday’s performance, where Postecoglou’s best-available line-up seemed to find the magic of Ange-ball once again, a flat first half and eventual defeat delivered by a side propped up by fringe players killed that impetus again.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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The utility had owned replacement generators since 1988 but had not installed them.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Visit Canada So far, the undeniable capabilities of AI music generators have been reflected on the charts only via a counterreaction.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Trigger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trigger. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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