CATALYSTS Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

catalysts

noun

plural of catalyst

as in fuels

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 Ruthenium oxide, one of the industry’s benchmark catalysts, required 250 mEV, leaving the nickel material only 50 mEV behind despite using inexpensive metals. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026 But now the stock could bounce back, especially given its exposure to multiple end markets that offer secular growth catalysts, according to Raymond James. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 Speedy left fielder Chandler Simpson is one of the offensive catalysts. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 For decades, demonstrations and protests, including those led by students, have served as catalysts for institutional change, both politically and socially. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 So many designs lacked some of the subtle details that make evolved enzymes such great catalysts. — ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026 It is expected to be one of the first major catalysts for Panther Island. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026

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Start with the community With a pragmatic and fair approach, data center infrastructure can operate from a combination of baseload fuels, battery storage, and renewables, while prioritizing community needs and impacts.

— Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Chemical plants need vast quantities of this gas to manufacture fertilizers, refine fuels, and make everyday plastics.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of fuels

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These efforts will be made more difficult by AI’s unpredictable nature, recent cybersecurity issues, and the tendency of AI search tools to reflect back results users want to see.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
The cabinetry, which is of premium quality and is exceptionally attractive, offers generous storage space for cooking ingredients and the chef’s tools and utensils.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of tools

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At the center of Aurora’s local ballot is a referendum question asking voters whether the city should adopt mechanisms that would allow a sitting mayor to be recalled before their term expires.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Klum was inside pulling specific mechanisms to make the hand move.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of mechanisms

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The Hurts episode is an apt reminder of why the organization seeks to educate the public more about symptoms and causes.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Griffin’s contributions highlight the role wealthy donors play in Florida politics, where political committees can raise substantial sums to support candidates and causes.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of causes

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Automakers and their suppliers need incentives to invest in robotics and advanced equipment.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Lula and Bolsonaro discussed the value of the minimum wage, public security policies, Brazil's free healthcare system initiatives and incentives for agribusiness.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of incentives

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Local trunk-or-treaters of all ages can collect their first pieces of candy and check out custom classics, hot rods, lowriders and other vehicles from around the area.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
More than 2,000 federal officers were sent to the city, and scenes of masked agents spilling from convoys of unmarked vehicles became commonplace.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of vehicles

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LaFountain and another lawyer who did not want to be named out of fear of retribution for their clients said Bridgeport’s probate court denies cases for reasons beyond the requirements.

— Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
That fear, coupled with the fact that ICE has been showing up in religious spaces across the country, are the main reasons why the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism is encouraging rabbis to take the poll chaplain training, said Pesner.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026

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