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 After a review of Palo Alto’s product-level growth catalysts, Powell sees clear upside to both revenue and next-generation security (NGS) annual recurring revenue (ARR) in fiscal 2027. — CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 Record cell performance Subsequent tests carried out by the researchers showed a significant performance difference between the catalysts. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 Drbul also noted that product innovation represents one of the most important catalysts for share price recovery. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Credit Suisse’s anchor investors functioned as liquidity backstops rather than governance catalysts. — Albana Vrioni, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Related Stories While these battles have been brewing for some time, two recent reports released this week have served as catalysts for the current situation. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 One of the catalysts for the theories about Patrick was his apparent stoicism on the witness stand. — Ross Douthat, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 JPMorgan called out the delay specifically, warning that fading odds of passage remove one of the industry's clearest catalysts. — William Jones, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Refinery disruptions in Russia and the Middle East, along with reduced fuel exports from China, have constrained global supplies of distillate fuels and put upward pressure on prices — which some analysts expect to remain elevated through 2027.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Future fuels built in The ships will also feature an LNG- and ammonia-ready design.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of fuels

Noun

Investors pursuing more complex, advanced strategies, on the other hand, may be looking for in-depth market analysis and monitoring and analysis tools.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
DerOhannesian said James will have a few extra tools at her disposal in this investigation.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of tools

Noun

Reliable guidance and control mechanisms remain equally important for ensuring accuracy and maintaining stability under demanding flight conditions.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
The administration’s hostility to the principle and mechanisms of international legal accountability makes eminent if cynical sense in light of its many transgressions.

— Anjali Dayal, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of mechanisms

Noun

The demonstrations have also raised questions about whether Islamist groups and pro-Palestinian activists are seeking to use the unrest to advance broader ideological causes.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
She was criticized for doing so, though not universally; some Black Democrats, including Cleaver, stood by her, pointing to her history of fighting for causes that matter to Black communities.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of causes

Noun

Companies have plenty of incentives to make that advertising palatable to consumers, but Ireland believes ads will play a role one way or another.

— Allison Johnson, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
The city of Mission ultimately pulled the plug on its tax incentives and threw out the redevelopment agreement.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of incentives

Noun

The automaker operates production facilities in Changchun, Chengdu, Foshan, Qingdao, and Tianjin, producing vehicles under the Volkswagen, Audi, and Jetta brands.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Surveillance video shows three vehicles circling the parking lot before a white Toyota Tacoma barrels through the storefront, shattering glass and sending employees running.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of vehicles

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Steve Sarkisian will not budge on this issue One of the primary reasons Manning chose to attend Texas was Sarkisian.

— Mac Engel October 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2026
Palestinian officials cited conditions in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem as reasons for postponing the vote.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

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