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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 catalysts
Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the work analyzed the state of Ni catalysts using scanning transmission electron microscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy, together with in situ high energy resolution fluorescence detected X-ray absorption spectroscopy.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Once the contracts roll off, the mechanical buying and selling tied to hedging will fade, potentially leaving Bitcoin more exposed to external catalysts.
—Sidhartha Shukla, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
At that time, there were no obvious market catalysts, and the trading activity drew market attention.
—CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Goodtime was one of the big catalysts of that initiative, said Ciraldo.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
In the United States, those shock waves arrive not as distant tremors but as catalysts for domestic radicalization and violence, particularly against Jewish communities.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Senior Matt Dickson and freshman Max Abramson have also been key catalysts on offense as 40-point and 30-point scorers, respectively.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Contemplate how these polling results differ between owners and renters and the catalysts behind these divides.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
These models could, for instance, scan for previously unknown catalysts that could fix atmospheric carbon and so mitigate climate change.
—Chi Chen, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Once the contracts roll off, the mechanical buying and selling tied to hedging will fade, potentially leaving Bitcoin more exposed to external catalysts.
—Sidhartha Shukla, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
At that time, there were no obvious market catalysts, and the trading activity drew market attention.
—CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Goodtime was one of the big catalysts of that initiative, said Ciraldo.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
In the United States, those shock waves arrive not as distant tremors but as catalysts for domestic radicalization and violence, particularly against Jewish communities.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Senior Matt Dickson and freshman Max Abramson have also been key catalysts on offense as 40-point and 30-point scorers, respectively.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Contemplate how these polling results differ between owners and renters and the catalysts behind these divides.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
These models could, for instance, scan for previously unknown catalysts that could fix atmospheric carbon and so mitigate climate change.
—Chi Chen, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalysts
Noun
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Despite being a major producer and exporter of crude oil, Brazil still relies on imports to meet its domestic demand for refined fuels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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These 10 Indiana counties grew fastest in 2025, as migration fuels growth.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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The company will use third-party tools for verification.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Any efforts to meaningfully regulate insider trading would, in my view, require clear rules and viable enforcement mechanisms.—
Parker Bach,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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The individual mechanisms each have real research behind them.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Walz also is calling for the Legislature to re-pass a ban on binary triggers, modifications for semiautomatic rifles that fire a shot when the trigger is pulled and again while released, greatly boosting the weapon’s rate of fire.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the case, the companies insisted that there is no scientific proof that social media causes mental health issues, suggesting that they are being used as a scapegoat for the multi-faceted emotional issues children face that can have many root causes.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Niger are among those that will see such deaths exceeding those from stroke, one of the top causes of death across the globe, research from the nonprofit group Climate Impact Lab found.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some have looked to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s development arm for incentives.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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For brands, variable changes tied to product design and material choices could create financial incentives to reduce environmental impact.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
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Brazil’s massive dual-fuel fleet — consisting of vehicles capable of running on any combination of ethanol and gasoline — is unique in its scale.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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In this case, that blend of tradition and artistic interpretation resulted in a final product that stood out—if not entirely for the reasons the bride expected.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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One of the reasons American troops would be vulnerable on Kharg Island is its close proximity to the Iranian mainland, from which missiles, drones and artillery could be fired.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Catalysts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalysts. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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