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
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
The standoff triggered one of the largest oil shocks ever recorded, sending gasoline prices higher.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 June 2026
ABC News, 12 June 2026
Season 4 of the Power prequel series left off on a major cliffhanger, as Kanan (Mekai Curtis) was holding his mom, Raq (Patina Miller), at gunpoint, and pulled the trigger as the screen went to black.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
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Verb
As long as the vehicle is parked within the robotic arm’s operating range, users can trigger the process without having to return to the car or physically handle the charging cable.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
The standoff triggered one of the largest oil shocks ever recorded, sending gasoline prices higher.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 June 2026
Noun
In the end, an inexperienced minor – who has no idea who hired them – pulls the trigger.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Season 4 of the Power prequel series left off on a major cliffhanger, as Kanan (Mekai Curtis) was holding his mom, Raq (Patina Miller), at gunpoint, and pulled the trigger as the screen went to black.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trigger
Verb
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At the intersection of North Green Hills Drive, the statement said, the driver activated a turn signal, then canceled it and kept going straight ahead.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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In response to the advisory, the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust has activated an emergency outreach plan.—
Miami Herald Staff Report,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The nation’s collective card balance actually declined through much of 2020 and 2021, as consumers rode out the COVID-19 pandemic and cashed federal stimulus checks.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Prabowo has pushed for heavier stimulus and lower interest rates.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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But recently, public health officials have raised alarms about a component of the leaf called 7-hydroxymitragynine, also known as 7-OH, an alkaloid that has the potential for abuse and addiction in high doses.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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It's been more than five months since a five-alarm fire broke out at an apartment complex on Leetsdale Drive in Denver.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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For the first time since joining international competition, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup, marking a milestone achievement for the nation's soccer program and sparking celebrations among Jordanians around the world.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The crash sparked a fire that destroyed the aircraft, which was operating as a skydiving flight, according to the NTSB.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Citi opened an upside 30-day catalyst watch on RTX .—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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In other words, industrial demand may help build the foundation for higher prices, but a return to triple-digit silver would likely require an additional catalyst, such as rising inflation, economic uncertainty or a surge in investor demand.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Verb
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In other words, the current combination of US political tensions and global conflicts are driving more US nationals to seek new options overseas.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Naturally, Ohtani also singled, doubled, walked and drove in two runs in that game.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The Forest Service has cited cost savings as the impetus for a reorganization that will shutter dozens of research facilities.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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And the main impetus for that arboreal death was the state’s dwindling water supply.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Every battery, fuel convoy, generator, and charging station deployed to the battlefield creates a logistical burden.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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In Portage, two people without electricity after Thursday’s storm died after a portable generator filled their home with carbon monoxide, Portage Fire Chief Chris Crail said.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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“Trigger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trigger. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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