as in tool
something that arouses action or activity
The workshop proved a catalyzer for a career change.
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Noun
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In a 2004 study, the United States Institute of Peace said that hundreds of terrorist groups had migrated online, utilizing a tool meant for better communication for often nefarious purposes.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025 -
Meeting these expectations has put real strain on automotive retail, challenging dealers to know when to rely on intelligent tools—and when to step in with human expertise.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, biofuel production might turn this pathway into a tool for renewable energy, since fats can be converted into fuel.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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These black holes are born when massive stars reach the end of their nuclear fuel and can no longer support themselves against their own inward gravitational pull.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Added to this was a disillusioning disappointment with the mechanisms of the art world.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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It’s not fully fleshed out, but a parallel could be made to the effects of anxiety and trauma, and the unhealthy coping mechanisms that accompany them.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The hope was that a quick jolt of stimulus (delivered without haste) could stir an economic recovery.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The factory is a throwback to a pre-Rust Belt America, providing ~200 jobs, endless pride, and a stimulus that benefits the rest of the local economy.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
5 Sep. 2025
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Chevrolet/Illmor took responsibility for the motor-generator unit while HRC developed the energy storage system (ESS).—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Diesel generator fumes behind the stage.—
Adam Gardner,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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Mainly, this was the spark of inspiration for Kon to deal with stories that fused fantasy and reality.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even as the rubble smoldered, a spark of hope was burning brighter.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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How could the Ukraine war trigger Article 5?—
Matt Spetalnick,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Only hours earlier, Hamas had claimed responsibility for a shooting at a Jerusalem bus stop that killed six people, a strike Israeli officials said was a trigger for the bombing.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ford dropped it from the Explorer’s retail lineup, but continues to offer it in police vehicles, which benefit from its ability to power AC and other accessories without running the engine when parked, as patrol vehicles often spend lots of time doing.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Catalyzer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyzer. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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