triggers 1 of 2

verb

Definition of triggersnext
present tense third-person singular of trigger
as in activates
to cause to function mold triggers my allergies

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triggers

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noun

plural of trigger
1
as in stimuli

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2
as in alarms

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  1. activates
  2. stimuli
  3. sparks
  4. catalysts
  5. drives
  6. generators
  7. incentives
  8. drivers
Verb
  • Elle Fanning is Sylvie Russo, a muse who politically activates Dylan at a key moment; the moniker may be different, but a Suze (Rotolo) by any other name smells just as sweet, and Fanning fleshes out a woman who’s too often been relegated to a footnote in Bob’s saga.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is getting a big offensive boost as the team activates star wide receiver Allen Lazard ahead of Week 14's faceoff against the Miami Dolphis, NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of activates
Noun
  • For instance, heart rate or EKG readings, now available with greater fidelity by wearables, might point to anxiety around particular stimuli, or reflexive physiological responses to certain situations.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Typically, this sensation is felt on the scalp, neck, or spine, and is sometimes described as a tingling sensation triggered by specific sounds or visual stimuli.
    Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimuli
Verb
  • This design choice highlights the robot’s internal mechanisms and sparks discussions about the nature of humanity and the potential of artificial intelligence.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Her mother, Mary Jo (Jane Drake Brody), is an alcoholic who later has a stroke that sparks violent behavior, requiring long-term hospitalization.
    Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of sparks
Noun
  • Some can be understood as important catalysts for techno-scientific progress.
    Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Platinum catalysts, which were expensive, were used in the initial design.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of catalysts
Verb
  • This data allows data scientists to analyze the effectiveness of features, pinpoint areas for improvement and understand what truly drives user engagement and satisfaction.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Here are the three ways people try to balance inconsistency in relationships, and what drives them, according to the study.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of drives
Noun
  • This capability can be applied across various market participants, including loads, generators and even prosumers.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Others used automatic writing or random number generators.
    Big Think, Big Think, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of generators
Noun
  • This comes as the Czech Republic looks to cement its place as an international production hub in the face of increasing competition from other country’s newer incentives and rebates, and as overseas hubs look to attract Hollywood back to their shores following last year’s labor strikes.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Keighley advises entrepreneurs to focus on solutions that do not rely heavily on government incentives.
    Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of incentives
Noun
  • Dancers, truck drivers, caterers, and support staff all received a share of this massive payout, which was seen as a revolutionary gesture in the entertainment industry.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The largest drivers of the decline in comparable sales on a weighted basis wereappliances, home theater, and gaming.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of drivers
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