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Recent Examples of catalyzed
The show catalyzed the renewal of public interest in midcentury-modern design with its depiction of geometric offices and warm, open residences.
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Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The program catalyzed over $500 billion in private sector commitments, promising a more than 10x return.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
The arrest of Pereira catalyzed a slow-motion crisis that had been enveloping Altice since the summer of 2021, when poor performance, followed by rising interest rates, began to threaten Drahi’s ability to finance his companies.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Equally encouraging was Williams’ ability to turn a fake toss quarterback keeper into the Bears’ longest run of the night, an 18-yard sprint that catalyzed a second-quarter field goal drive.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
That shift was catalyzed by regulatory tailwinds that prompted a boom in institutional interest around stablecoins, which account for 40% of all blockchain fees and more than half of which are powered by the Ethereum blockchain.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
America’s love for artisanal, ethnically diverse and experiential dining has catalyzed a food truck renaissance.
—Raheel Sheikh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
What could have remained a fleeting viral moment instead catalyzed an entire educational ecosystem spanning disciplines from business to humanities, STEM to personal development.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
The introduction catalyzed fixtures in pop culture like the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, Wicked’s more than 20-year run on Broadway and of course, the blockbuster movie of the same name in 2024 — with a second part coming in 2025.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The program catalyzed over $500 billion in private sector commitments, promising a more than 10x return.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
The arrest of Pereira catalyzed a slow-motion crisis that had been enveloping Altice since the summer of 2021, when poor performance, followed by rising interest rates, began to threaten Drahi’s ability to finance his companies.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Equally encouraging was Williams’ ability to turn a fake toss quarterback keeper into the Bears’ longest run of the night, an 18-yard sprint that catalyzed a second-quarter field goal drive.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
That shift was catalyzed by regulatory tailwinds that prompted a boom in institutional interest around stablecoins, which account for 40% of all blockchain fees and more than half of which are powered by the Ethereum blockchain.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
America’s love for artisanal, ethnically diverse and experiential dining has catalyzed a food truck renaissance.
—Raheel Sheikh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
What could have remained a fleeting viral moment instead catalyzed an entire educational ecosystem spanning disciplines from business to humanities, STEM to personal development.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
The introduction catalyzed fixtures in pop culture like the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, Wicked’s more than 20-year run on Broadway and of course, the blockbuster movie of the same name in 2024 — with a second part coming in 2025.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyzed
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Although the wildfire is believed to be caused by human activity, the precise action that set it off remains unknown.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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It's taken some time for scientists to learn how to interpret the data by separating out natural sources of natural carbon dioxide emissions from those caused by human activity.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The ad’s award has since been revoked and the agency that created it has issued a public apology, but Salvador isn’t done.—
Kyle Ingram,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The spirit of his work, which earned him a humanism in medicine scholarship in medical school, is what prompted him to call Sutton-Schulman.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Her comments prompted a standing ovation from European lawmakers.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Currently, only 37% of the more than 5 million tons of trash generated in the county each year is recycled — and even that is hampered by a 40% contamination rate.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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If he had been sold for between £10m and £20m, that alone would have generated significantly more PSR headroom.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Canales was brought here to bring a creative offense to town.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jenkins voted to continue mask mandates in Brevard County schools, even after the DeSantis administration directed districts to lift them, a stance that brought protests outside her home, threats against her family, and national media scrutiny.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The history of trade associations in the United States is deeply connected to the evolution of American business, especially intertwined with the impact of an industrializing economy and the array of regulations those industries spawned.—
Eric Reicin,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Survivor’s debut in 2000 marked a turning point in reality television innovation; afterward, many copycats spawned, inspired by the complexity of the gameplay.—
Hannah Berman
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Histamines are chemicals produced by the immune system to combat allergens.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Kimberly Richardson and Sarah Hutter.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Catalyzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyzed. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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