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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
The panel will explore how brands see entertainment and key cultural moments as important catalysts for fan engagement.
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William Earl, Variety, 18 June 2026
This is a massive victory for refineries, as sulfur frequently degrades downstream equipment and catalysts.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Baird names Capital One a fresh pick Baird said the stock has a slew of positive catalysts ahead.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Steve Avila and Kevin Dotson were catalysts for the Rams’ zone-blocking schemes in the run game and also held a firm pocket for Stafford to operate in without having to scramble last season.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 15 June 2026
Lila’s agents recently identified catalysts for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen that outperform the precious metals the industry currently relies on.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 10 June 2026
The contentious arrival of the venue was one of the catalysts in turning a neighborhood into a city that’s still expanding.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Industrial chemistry achieves speed, scale, and cost savings due to catalysts, enabling the production of everything from petrochemicals to drugs.
—Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
And there are few catalysts on the horizon.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
William Earl, Variety, 18 June 2026
This is a massive victory for refineries, as sulfur frequently degrades downstream equipment and catalysts.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Baird names Capital One a fresh pick Baird said the stock has a slew of positive catalysts ahead.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Steve Avila and Kevin Dotson were catalysts for the Rams’ zone-blocking schemes in the run game and also held a firm pocket for Stafford to operate in without having to scramble last season.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 15 June 2026
Lila’s agents recently identified catalysts for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen that outperform the precious metals the industry currently relies on.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 10 June 2026
The contentious arrival of the venue was one of the catalysts in turning a neighborhood into a city that’s still expanding.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Industrial chemistry achieves speed, scale, and cost savings due to catalysts, enabling the production of everything from petrochemicals to drugs.
—Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
And there are few catalysts on the horizon.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalysts
Noun
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Alternative approaches, such as power-to-liquid e-fuels, also face economic hurdles due to rising electricity costs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Supporters argue social media fuels anxiety, cyberbullying and excessive screen time, while critics say bans could be difficult to enforce and push young users toward less regulated platforms.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 June 2026
Noun
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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For example, studies show that the mechanisms for both optimism and pessimism lie in opposite parts of the brain, with the right hemisphere primarily driving pessimism and the left primarily driving optimism.—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
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Until now, however, the mechanisms behind the phenomenon remained largely unclear.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 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
Noun
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In an effort to conceal the causes of death, Sit impersonated the owners and had the dogs cremated, according to prosecutors.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Brendon's death was ruled to be of natural causes by the Putnam County Coroner's office in May.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Noun
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South Korea’s Serious Accidents Punishment Act holds executives legally accountable for fatal workplace accidents, creating additional incentives for companies to automate potentially hazardous tasks.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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The answer comes down to incentives.—
Mark Lewyn,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Many people died due to delays in emergency response as the area lacks basic infrastructure and ambulance services, forcing passengers to be transported in public vehicles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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As Bailey was standing in between the two vehicles for the jump-start, a gray Honda Pilot hit the Ford Escape and the impact led to Bailey suffering severe upper body and head trauma, according to police.—
Matt Cavallo,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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There are a lot of reasons why The Osthoff Resort & Spa is an ideal spot for a waterfront family vacation.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Høiby was not present in court on Monday because of health reasons.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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“Catalysts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalysts. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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