as in caused
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a reinstitution of the draft would catalyze protests around the country
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Recent Examples of catalyzed
In rich countries with more formal labor markets, such as the US and the UK, this has catalyzed the decades-long erosion of social protections under neoliberalism.
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Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
The documentary will chronicle Keys’ childhood in Hell’s Kitchen, and explore how her neighborhood catalyzed her career and the musical.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The ocean freight rate bump initially catalyzed by the bunker fuel spikes continues to elevate further amid signs of an early peak season on the Asia-to-Europe trade lane with more carriers implementing general rate increases in May and June.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Drake said the loss to King’s Academy in the district final catalyzed the team’s postseason run.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
These two cases have catalyzed a necessary national conversation, but that conversation must not flatten the racial dimensions of this crisis.
—Earl Smith, Time, 5 May 2026
Clark’s 2024 entry into the WNBA catalyzed record-breaking viewership, sold-out arenas and financial growth for the league.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
In California, Brin’s newfound political action was catalyzed by the wealth tax proposal, which would levy a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to help offset federal healthcare cuts.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
The 2017 reporting catalyzed the #MeToo movement.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
The documentary will chronicle Keys’ childhood in Hell’s Kitchen, and explore how her neighborhood catalyzed her career and the musical.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The ocean freight rate bump initially catalyzed by the bunker fuel spikes continues to elevate further amid signs of an early peak season on the Asia-to-Europe trade lane with more carriers implementing general rate increases in May and June.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Drake said the loss to King’s Academy in the district final catalyzed the team’s postseason run.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
These two cases have catalyzed a necessary national conversation, but that conversation must not flatten the racial dimensions of this crisis.
—Earl Smith, Time, 5 May 2026
Clark’s 2024 entry into the WNBA catalyzed record-breaking viewership, sold-out arenas and financial growth for the league.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
In California, Brin’s newfound political action was catalyzed by the wealth tax proposal, which would levy a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to help offset federal healthcare cuts.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
The 2017 reporting catalyzed the #MeToo movement.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyzed
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The Saturday report about Platner’s extramarital relationships added to mounting scrutiny of the progressive Democrat, whose past social media activity and a tattoo featuring a Nazi symbol have also caused controversy.—
Carter Schroppe,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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The Paris police prefecture said smaller groups caused disturbances in various locations, with some vandalizing shops and setting fires to garbage and self-service bicycles in the streets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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To some extent, supply created its own demand.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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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 Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Rose Dennis is a 68-year-old whose dementia has prompted confinement in an upscale memory care unit.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Elevated fire danger in northern Michigan has prompted the Department of Natural Resources to urge anyone in the area to be careful while engaging in activities outside.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Researchers believe chloride-ion batteries could one day support grid-scale storage systems that store electricity generated by wind turbines and solar farms.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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His climate policy push has generated moments of significant blow back from right-leaning politicians and outspoken members of the public, leading political observers to cast green policies as all-but-inevitable instigators of climate backlash.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The city of Aurora agreed to pay $15 million in November 2021 to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit brought by McClain's parents.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Lama Kazi Sherpa, of the SPCC, told Reuters that his team located Hillary Dawa above Base Camp near the icefall and brought him down to safety.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
Verb
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The scramble for Anthropic shares has spawned a shadow economy in which some middlemen are selling secondary shares of the company—sometimes fraudulently.—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The $10 billion invested in robotics in 2026, according to CB Insights, has spawned an industry focused on training robots.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The Marty Party produced one postseason goal in 2026.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Cool conditions produced a bunch of fast times Friday at the CIF state track and field championships.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Catalyzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyzed. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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