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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Seven stacks of tiny paper cups were arranged to the left, next to packets of Nescafé, pouches of two-minute noodles, and a double gas burner connected to the cylinder—the main tool of his trade.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026 -
Abbott’s use of AL16 as a marketing tool worked.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Millions of motorists across Thailand woke up Thursday to the steepest fuel-price increases in decades after the government moved to rein in subsidies strained by surging global oil costs.—
Randy Thanthong-Knight,
Bloomberg,
26 Mar. 2026
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According to MySA, signs appeared at certain Buc-ee’s fuel pumps instructing customers using a credit or debit card to pay at the pump.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Mar. 2026
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Then the drones detach from their charging mechanism and take off.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The snacks on this list cost almost nothing and address the underlying mechanism behind most 3 AM wake-ups.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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But there are a number of reasons to file tax returns even when they’re not strictly required, including claiming tax credits, getting back income tax withheld from paychecks or retirement accounts, and getting access to any future government stimulus payments that might be offered.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Unlike conventional systems that are often heavy and mechanically complex, this lightweight material responds to external stimuli such as heat.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Bill Greenwood, director of development at Edged, said that the data center’s generators would need to run for about 15 minutes per month for maintenance purposes, in addition to running in case of a major power outage.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Crude oil arriving in Cuba on Monday on a Russian tanker will take almost a month to be turned into diesel needed for transportation, water pumping and backup generators around the country, giving Cubans small relief for a few days, a leading energy expert told the Miami Herald.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That combination can turn a small spark into a fast-moving fire.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Witness footage from inside the cabin showed sparks and flames trailing from beneath the wing as the jet climbed out.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Although eating an allergen is the most common and important trigger of severe allergic reactions, there are also other ways to come in contact with a food allergen.—
Dr. Sonja O'Leary,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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It is made of 18/8 stainless steel and has a trigger-action lid that allows for one-handed use without leaks.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The market is full of vehicles that blur the line between a traditional e-bike and something closer to a motorcycle, and manufacturers don’t always make the distinction easy to spot.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Traffic cameras show emergency vehicles in the area.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Catalyzer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyzer. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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