catalyzes

verb

present tense third-person singular of catalyze
as in creates
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) a reinstitution of the draft would catalyze protests around the country

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Recent Examples of catalyzes Catherine LaCour is the CEO and executive director of The Blackbaud Giving Fund, which catalyzes donor generosity and lasting impact. — Catherine Lacour, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Florida has long thought of itself as a state that catalyzes growth, backed up by its booming population. — Matt Brooks, Fortune, 15 July 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
  1. creates
  2. causes
  3. generates
  4. brings
  5. prompts
  6. produces
  7. does
  8. induces
Verb
  • Picking two or three anchor colors and repeating them in textiles, art, rugs, or accent pieces creates visual continuity across the room.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • The gap creates performance ceilings no architectural change can close.
    — Lucas Zhao, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of creates
Verb
  • Similarly, during construction, heavy machinery causes soil compaction, temporary dust and noise pollution, which can further disorient wildlife, by changing local ecosystems and altering conditions for plants, ground-dwelling species and insects.
    — Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Measles hospitalizes nearly 10% of its victims and causes pneumonia, sepsis and potentially fatal encephalitis.
    — Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Definition of causes
Verb
  • The coflow process generates commercially valuable magnesium hydroxide, after which the leftover seawater, or regular seawater, is desalinated and split into acidic and alkaline byproducts.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • While each system generates valuable information, the data frequently remains isolated within departmental workflows.
    — Fabio Belloni, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of generates
Verb
  • The storm system brings the chance of some hail and damaging winds throughout the evening.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Mecklenburg County this year also invited the neighborhood to participate in its inaugural Meck Fest, a series that brings free food, music and activities to smaller community parks.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of brings
Verb
  • The Leo moon prompts you to ruminate on your energetic resources.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • Waymo, meanwhile, prompts users to report their own spills, charging a $50 cleaning fee that jumps to $100 if the next passenger discovers the mess first.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Definition of prompts
Verb
  • As in every fuel cell, a reaction between hydrogen and oxygen from the air produces water and releases electrical energy.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
  • Rather, sentence length produces consequences extending well beyond incarceration itself, influencing institutional placement, programming opportunities, personal safety, and ultimately the prospects for rehabilitation.
    — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of produces
Verb
  • At the back of this pharmacy is a beloved restaurant that does New Mexico classics like red-and-green chile enchiladas and huevos rancheros.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026
  • In his role, Thomas does community outreach with the next generation.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of does
Verb
  • Researchers exposed male mouse testicle cells, known as TM3 cells, to a chemical that induces oxidative stress.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
  • For Carney, 43, though, being asked to draw or write a tattoo for a fan immediately induces a certain level of stress.
    — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026
Definition of induces

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“Catalyzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyzes. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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