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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
Several near-term catalysts are ahead that could help drive further multiple expansion as the company becomes recognized as more than just a generic drugmaker.
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Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Apart from hydrogen production, the new discovery could influence the design of catalysts.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Merch providers are partners in storytelling, drivers of connection and catalysts for brand success.
—Jay Deutsch, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Evans and Alvarez, senior and freshmen, served as catalysts for the Hurricanes on Wednesday as Miami opened play in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
One of the bigger catalysts in that shift has been the addition of Nikolaj Ehlers, who signed as a free agent on a massive six-year, $51 million deal and had a career-high 71-point season in part to his effectiveness on the power play.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 19 May 2026
So, there’s the catalysts for an even better weekend than imagined from Barker.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 May 2026
And there are few catalysts on the horizon.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
With few near-term catalysts and shares at a key technical level that often signals losses, market watchers are warning of more disappointment ahead.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Apart from hydrogen production, the new discovery could influence the design of catalysts.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Merch providers are partners in storytelling, drivers of connection and catalysts for brand success.
—Jay Deutsch, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Evans and Alvarez, senior and freshmen, served as catalysts for the Hurricanes on Wednesday as Miami opened play in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
One of the bigger catalysts in that shift has been the addition of Nikolaj Ehlers, who signed as a free agent on a massive six-year, $51 million deal and had a career-high 71-point season in part to his effectiveness on the power play.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 19 May 2026
So, there’s the catalysts for an even better weekend than imagined from Barker.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 May 2026
And there are few catalysts on the horizon.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
With few near-term catalysts and shares at a key technical level that often signals losses, market watchers are warning of more disappointment ahead.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalysts
Noun
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The two facilities combined to account for about 18% of California’s total refining capacity to process gasoline, diesel, aviation and other transportation fuels.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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This has led utilities and policymakers to explore low-carbon fuels that can be stored and used whenever electricity demand rises.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Noun
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Catch up on Select’s in-depth coverage of personal finance, tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Gold and Bitcoin’s supply dynamics differ Scarcity helps support the value of both gold and Bitcoin, but their supply mechanisms work very differently.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The prototype combines computer vision, artificial intelligence, industrial robotics, and laser technology to automatically identify mosquitoes and direct a laser toward them while incorporating safety mechanisms designed to prevent accidental firing near humans or flammable materials.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Coroner Martine Lachance has been assigned to investigate the causes and circumstances surrounding the death.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Los Angeles’ music industry, in recent years, has generally supported progressive causes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Economic incentives help explain why.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Dubai’s residential property prices surged by roughly 60% between 2022 and early 2025–a historic boom fueled by tax-free incentives, liberalized visa policies, and a heavy influx of high-net-worth individuals.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Thanks to the sheer size of the Grumeti Reserves and the limited development within, wildlife sightings tend to be excellent and rarely shared with other vehicles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Like the Pampertaarten vehicles, the South Park boxes challenge the viewer at exactly the point of their interest.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Noun
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This group of hotels, which premieres today across our US and UK markets, is special for many reasons.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That use case is one of the reasons why OpenAI is focused on building infrastructure, Altman said.—
Annie Palmer,Samantha Subin,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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