as in creating
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 catalyzing
One of those decisions, which Quimby and Reber characterize as the straw that broke the camel’s back in catalyzing the unionization push, was the removal of a key perk of their employment — a free drink from the bar at the end of the night.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Moreover, Elliott also has a robust history of catalyzing strategic outcomes at REITs.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
The researchers also recovered most of that catalyzing salt by filtering the solution after the process was completed.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
One tool for catalyzing this kind of higher-level adaptability is to cultivate an external perspective.
—David Michels, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The bicycle brought personal transport to the masses for the first time, catalyzing disruptive societal change.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 18 Mar. 2025
This is especially true once clever Mercury enters your creativity zone on March 3, catalyzing a fun and playful flow of ideas.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
Back then, the startup was catalyzing the race to the bottom in fees by offering commission-free trading.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
This prosperity can then feed back to communities catalyzing further growth and reducing costs.
—Rose Marcario, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Moreover, Elliott also has a robust history of catalyzing strategic outcomes at REITs.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
The researchers also recovered most of that catalyzing salt by filtering the solution after the process was completed.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
One tool for catalyzing this kind of higher-level adaptability is to cultivate an external perspective.
—David Michels, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The bicycle brought personal transport to the masses for the first time, catalyzing disruptive societal change.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 18 Mar. 2025
This is especially true once clever Mercury enters your creativity zone on March 3, catalyzing a fun and playful flow of ideas.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
Back then, the startup was catalyzing the race to the bottom in fees by offering commission-free trading.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
This prosperity can then feed back to communities catalyzing further growth and reducing costs.
—Rose Marcario, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyzing
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Whitehead did this in part by creating his works abroad, in Australia, and France, and elsewhere, in broadcast environments that were more hospitable towards the experimental.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Dongre works with a network of artisans across India, from embroiderers to block printers, creating designs that blend femininity with comfort and practicality.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Jail records show Gatica faces charges of DUI causing death or bodily injury and hit-and-run causing death or bodily injury.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, video-generating software like OpenAI’s Sora showcase the inevitability that AI content will funnel into the mainstream.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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But while the plants are generating increasingly widespread enthusiasm, dark events are beginning to overshadow the news.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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What To Know Most of the deaths were reported in the central province of Cebu, which Kalmaegi hit on Tuesday after roaring in from the Pacific, bringing torrential rains, powerful winds and extensive flooding, the Associated Press (AP) reported.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Naturally, Meredith completely denies this and says that Britani is only bringing this up because her own relationship is such a disaster.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Hawks then went out and outscored the Lakers 14-2 in fast-break points in a third quarter that saw Atlanta’s lead balloon to 28, prompting Redick to bench his entire starting lineup of Dončić, Ayton, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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That same evening, Reich and Gay were reported missing, prompting an all-night search by water and air.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Achane handled 12 first half carries, producing 64 rushing yards.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Idemitsu is constructing a large-scale facility capable of producing 1,000 metric tons of lithium sulfide annually, with a target of mass production by 2027.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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But that’s what a player should be doing.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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This year, the majority of players have been wearing poppies on their shirts from October 23 through to November 11, though individuals are free to decide against doing so.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Back to the Future was a massive success, spawning two sequels, while Family Ties ended in 1989.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Catalyzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyzing. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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