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 Researchers have developed an efficient aluminum single-atom catalyst to overcome the performance limitations of main-group metal catalysts in sodium-sulfur (Na–S) batteries. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalysts
  1. fuels
  2. tools
  3. mechanisms
  4. triggers
  5. causes
  6. incentives
  7. vehicles
  8. reasons
Noun
  • Demand fuels expansion Equinix has increased capital spending from about $2 billion a few years ago to $7 billion, driven by growing customer demand, Adaggra said.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Hegseth’s lead in the market comes as his role in the Iran war fuels calls for his ouster.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of fuels
Noun
  • New tools became available in the early 2020s that weren't available at the time of the original shooting.
    — CBS Minnesota, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Most students likely already have access to AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini.
    — Christian M. Jacobs, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of tools
Noun
  • The only way to fully understand the key mechanisms of democracy is through learning their conceptual mathematical foundations.
    — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • My advice to them would be to also explore a variety of different detection mechanisms outside of the content itself.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of mechanisms
Noun
  • 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
Definition of triggers
Noun
  • As a California lawyer, she was involved in high-profile causes, including a legal fight over that state's stay-at-home order during the coronavirus pandemic.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Business outcomes have many causes, and organizations should be cautious about attributing every improvement to AI.
    — Subha Barry, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of causes
Noun
  • The fund plans to acquire stakes in audiovisual companies and provide financing for individual productions, including participatory loans tied to presales, distribution agreements and tax incentives, as well as gap financing.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Check whether individual and departmental incentives support the company’s broader objectives or encourage people to optimize at one another’s expense.
    — Dr. Nore Salman, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of incentives
Noun
  • Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said that 70,000 police officers were deployed, backed by armored vehicles, drones and helicopters.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The new stage will be powered by one BE-7 engine, which the company developed for use on its Blue Moon spacecraft, one of the two private vehicles that NASA selected to be crewed lunar landers for its Artemis program.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of vehicles
Noun
  • Individual Americans often join marches against police conduct or Israel for a variety of reasons and remain peaceful.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The election created an opportunity to give them reasons to stay, build and discover.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of reasons

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“Catalysts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalysts. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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