as in stimulus
something that arouses action or activity
Her expulsion from the university proved to be a catalyst for needed change.
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Recent Examples of catalyst
The outside world, meanwhile, is about to boil over with its myriad lockdown frustrations, and, in a very bold gambit, Aster uses the real-life killing of George Floyd as the catalyst that brings bitter chaos to the middle of nowhere.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2025
The program has been the catalyst for more than $6 million in educational scholarships since its debut in 2009.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 14 May 2025
Fabio Adami Dalla Val: From our perspective, the role of a B2B denim trade show in 2025 is to serve as a strategic hub for the industry, going beyond the mere exhibition of products to become a business catalyst, a product innovation lab and a cultural platform.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025
The 27-track project has also been huge catalyst for the recent spotlight on Black country artists and the genre's roots.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 11 May 2025
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2025
The program has been the catalyst for more than $6 million in educational scholarships since its debut in 2009.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 14 May 2025
Fabio Adami Dalla Val: From our perspective, the role of a B2B denim trade show in 2025 is to serve as a strategic hub for the industry, going beyond the mere exhibition of products to become a business catalyst, a product innovation lab and a cultural platform.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025
The 27-track project has also been huge catalyst for the recent spotlight on Black country artists and the genre's roots.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyst
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Chinese factory activity contracted at its fastest pace in 16 months in April, adding urgency to Beijing’s efforts to roll out fresh economic stimulus.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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Justin Sullivan | Getty Images China’s exports surged in April even as businesses bore the brunt of U.S. tariffs that kicked into higher gear last month, while imports narrowed declines as Beijing stepped up stimulus.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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McDowell further explained that the white streak was caused by the fuel dump from the upper stage at about 155 miles (250 kilometers) altitude.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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Israel has blocked the entry of medical, food and fuel supplies into Gaza since the start of March to try to pressure Hamas into freeing Israeli hostages and has approved plans that could involve seizing the entire Gaza strip and controlling aid.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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These foods serve as guilt-free pick-me-ups and stress relievers, used as tools for temporary self-soothing.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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In practice, the marketing language around these tools tends not to capture the ways that actual humans use them.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
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The parts, called auto-sears, can be fitted into semi-automatic weapons, including Glock pistols and AR-15 rifles, allowing a shooter to empty their magazine with one pull of the trigger.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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So, once the Dodgers returned home from their 10-game trip this week, the front office decided to pull the trigger.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Take a night run or rock on to support good causes, go to a block party, have a scary good time, listen to heroic tunes or shop local at a farmers market.—
John Coffren,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2025
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Lamy did not provide a cause of death, but according to media outlets including the Hollywood Reporter, the filmmaker had been battling brain cancer.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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With these legal mechanisms in place, the Korean adoption system grew.—
Time,
Time,
15 May 2025
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Through the tool, Michigan established clear feedback mechanisms, enabling students to help shape its ongoing development—a practice that builds both better technology and greater student buy-in.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The state’s budget could be the impetus for a third special session of the General Assembly in as many years — especially if federal cuts to Medicaid materialize.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
9 May 2025
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So strong is the impetus to continue to try to be as hot as possible, at all costs.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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That sale was the spark of speculation among more than a handful of VIP day attendees, though few were willing to speculate or give Frieze’s new owners advice.—
Karen K. Ho for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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Leaders looking to create real change should not settle for temporary sparks.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Catalyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyst. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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