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
Not only were the interiors transformed by designer Bill Rooney with a lightness and sophistication that invited contemporary travelers, but the building also served as a broader symbol of adaptive reuse and a catalyst for urban renewal.
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Robb Report,
26 June 2026
When systemic failures persist, lawsuits are the catalyst that compels meaningful reform and protects children who cannot protect themselves.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
During this time, our ideas serve as catalysts while conversations become turning points.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
This move marked the hotel group’s first foray in Thailand and was the catalyst for its Southeast Asia expansion.
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26 June 2026
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
When systemic failures persist, lawsuits are the catalyst that compels meaningful reform and protects children who cannot protect themselves.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
During this time, our ideas serve as catalysts while conversations become turning points.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
This move marked the hotel group’s first foray in Thailand and was the catalyst for its Southeast Asia expansion.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyst
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China also engineered a massive government stimulus package to stabilize its economy.
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Central banks thought that forward guidance, particularly when interest rates were very low, could provide additional market stimulus.
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Salmon with ponzu sauce, mango, fava beans, avocado, sesame seeds, chilli mayo, spring onion and white rice is the fuel for the afternoon.
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Videos of Ukrainian strikes against military, electrical and fuel installations both near Moscow and in remote Russian regions are constantly circulated.
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The analyst sees scope for further penetration of this tool as advertisers using the product are increasing spending at nearly twice the rate of non-users.
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FolderFort also includes flexible sharing tools, allowing users to generate public links or restrict access to specific collaborators.
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These systems exchange information, trigger actions and surface issues automatically.
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Like other cockroaches, Turkestan cockroaches can spread disease and trigger allergies, Clark Pest Control said.
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The ruling did not address whether there was enough cause to remove Cook, based on the fraud allegations brought forth by the administration.
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Exertional heat stroke requires immediate medical attention and is the third leading cause of death in athletes.
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Using a mechanism known as attention, transformers compare every token in a sequence to every other token in that sequence.
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The combination of heat and humidity can be dangerous for humans, because humidity impacts how sweat evaporates, and that’s a cooling mechanism.
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The analysts said recent talks between Japan and the Philippines over overlapping claims in their exclusive economic zones east of Taiwan may have been the impetus for the MSA mission east of Tawain.
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The impetus behind launching its agentic commerce platform lies in the changes in how consumers shop.
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The instinctive Moon in your 5th House of Creativity and Play opposes elusive Neptune in your 11th House of Friends, so plans may blur your spark.
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The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.
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“Catalyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyst. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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