CATALYZES Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

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 Digger follows greedy, careless Digger as his company inadvertently catalyzes a disaster with global repercussions—then, whoopsie, sets off another for good measure. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026 The Skoll Foundation catalyzes transformational social change by investing in, connecting, and championing social entrepreneurs and other social innovators who together advance bold and equitable solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. — Big Think, 11 Aug. 2026 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 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

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In 2025, the first chime of bells from a mountain pavilion at dawn, accompanied by a gentle morning greeting, creates a space where each collection is experienced independently and explores the versatile expressions of Songmont’s design language.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
The seamless connection to the water creates a sense of freedom and relaxation, making every morning feel like a dream.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of creates

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Plus, an infected deer tick must keep its harpoon-like feeding tube in the bloodstream for 36 to 48 hours to transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.

— Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
This causes the cement paint and patching compound to dry too quickly.

— Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of causes

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Better lineage improves simulation quality, which produces better model behavior, which generates better outcomes and richer feedback, strengthening governance by exposing the gaps previous cycles missed.

— Richard Clough, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
In this configuration, the hydrogen engine generates electrical power rather than driving the propeller shafts directly.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of generates

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This is particularly important because AI models quickly become familiar with how a user prompts the model and interprets its output, and the model presents information according to these patterns.

— Monideepa Tarafdar, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
Immediately after installation, Avira prompts you to run a Smart Scan.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of prompts

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Like a factory that produces goods for years after it is built, acquiring a customer today can create a relationship that generates revenue far into the future.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
When the Explanation Does Not Match the Record A termination sometimes produces more than one explanation.

— William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of produces

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The Salem witch trials of 1692 carved out an enduring and powerful niche in American history for this little town, and this intimate, kitschy museum does an excellent job telling the story.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
Alex just keeps calm, and that’s what Pascal does, more or less, throughout the movie.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of does

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The drug induces a powerful loss of personal identity and a brief but total dissolution of time and space.

— Ryan Sullivan, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Spotting even one Bolide in the wild is incredibly rare; seeing a pack of them hurtling down the circuit’s main straight induces goose bumps.

— Sean Evans, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026

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