as in creates
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
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Recent Examples of catalyzes
Customer Satisfaction as the North Star Catalyst’s strategy catalyzes around a shift in how success is defined and measured.
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Peter High, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The luciferase catalyzes the oxidation of luciferin, producing blue light, which GFP then absorbs and re-emits as green fluorescence.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Besieging someone only catalyzes those defense mechanisms.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
Beyond metallurgy, vanadium pentoxide catalyzes sulfuric acid production, and newer applications include vanadium redox flow batteries for large-scale energy storage.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Holland also originated the role of Elegba in the 2009 production of The Brothers Size, which perhaps catalyzes a clever, poignant dynamic in his tension with Mays’ Elegba.
—Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
Peter High, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The luciferase catalyzes the oxidation of luciferin, producing blue light, which GFP then absorbs and re-emits as green fluorescence.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Besieging someone only catalyzes those defense mechanisms.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
Beyond metallurgy, vanadium pentoxide catalyzes sulfuric acid production, and newer applications include vanadium redox flow batteries for large-scale energy storage.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Holland also originated the role of Elegba in the 2009 production of The Brothers Size, which perhaps catalyzes a clever, poignant dynamic in his tension with Mays’ Elegba.
—Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyzes
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According to experts, travel creates the perfect conditions for tight bonds.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Folate deficiency causes a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2026
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If a tool causes friction, map the workflow on paper, then simplify steps and confirm responsibilities with the group.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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According to Winton, Starlink currently operates a constellation capable of delivering roughly 500 terabits per second of bandwidth and generates about $13 billion in annual revenue.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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This kind of broad, slapstick parody needs a steady stream of laugh-out-loud moments, but the new Scary Movie generates barely a trickle.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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The massive delta is revered not only for its capacious water supply and agricultural support, but also its famed Delta breeze that often brings relief from stretches of hot weather.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' brings romance to Texas Similar shows are moving into the Texas turf.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Servers carve the duck tableside, slicing the crisp skin and tender meat in full view of nearby tables, which only prompts more customers to ask for it.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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This prompts Phan’s great-uncle to nod and smile.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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The company also produces compact robots such as the MiniCobo and Mini 2, aimed at education, research, hospitality, and small-scale automation.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Lisa Mierke also executive produces along with Alex Plapinger and James Merrill, Sean Buckelew and Benjy Brooke for Green Street Pictures, which also serves as the studio.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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Rather than attacking all rapidly growing cells, as chemotherapy does, the drug targets a key cancer-driving pathway known as KRAS, which is involved in more than 90% of pancreatic tumors.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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David Fine as Scorpius does an enormous amount of heavy lifting by injecting urgency and pathos, despite his character’s timid personality.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Pamela, a servant, rejects the advances of her wealthy employer and thereby induces him to marry her.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The heady scent—a mix of white florals, amber, and sandalwood—induces daydreams of tanning on a white-sand beach.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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“Catalyzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyzes. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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