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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
YouTube simplified video uploading before catalyzing the creator economy and adjacent monetization ecosystems.
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Bill Oldham, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Third, Ukrainian drone strikes are catalyzing profound morale issues within Russia itself, methodically shattering the illusion of domestic security cultivated by the Kremlin, as the Kremlin tightens its grip over society, including through the suspension of popular messaging apps such as Telegram.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 23 May 2026
The 2019 export ban changed that dynamic, catalyzing a sharp increase in domestic mineral processing investment and accelerating industrial development.
—Pandu Sjahrir, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
The Golden State is at a critical juncture in textile waste management, with the implementation of SB 707 catalyzing a circular economy.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Mandated by the state’s Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, a 2021 bill catalyzing the transition to 100% renewable energy sources, this is the second four-year grid plan for ComEd.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
As a child, Hamnet dies during the plague—a loss that O’Farrell depicts as catalyzing Shakespeare’s tragic play about the Danish prince.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2025
Riyadh Music Week is a platform powered by the Music Commission aimed at supporting and catalyzing the Kingdom’s music ecosystem through thought leadership, education, innovation, and international collaboration.
—Billboard Arabia, Billboard, 5 Dec. 2025
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.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Bill Oldham, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Third, Ukrainian drone strikes are catalyzing profound morale issues within Russia itself, methodically shattering the illusion of domestic security cultivated by the Kremlin, as the Kremlin tightens its grip over society, including through the suspension of popular messaging apps such as Telegram.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 23 May 2026
The 2019 export ban changed that dynamic, catalyzing a sharp increase in domestic mineral processing investment and accelerating industrial development.
—Pandu Sjahrir, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
The Golden State is at a critical juncture in textile waste management, with the implementation of SB 707 catalyzing a circular economy.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Mandated by the state’s Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, a 2021 bill catalyzing the transition to 100% renewable energy sources, this is the second four-year grid plan for ComEd.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
As a child, Hamnet dies during the plague—a loss that O’Farrell depicts as catalyzing Shakespeare’s tragic play about the Danish prince.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2025
Riyadh Music Week is a platform powered by the Music Commission aimed at supporting and catalyzing the Kingdom’s music ecosystem through thought leadership, education, innovation, and international collaboration.
—Billboard Arabia, Billboard, 5 Dec. 2025
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.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyzing
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This luxury hotel is famously set in a former Ottoman prison, creating a paradoxically private and peaceful enclave in the middle of bustling Sultanahmet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Democratic leaders worried that their voters would splinter among their candidates, creating a scenario where two Republicans advanced to the general election.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Occasionally, breakfast proceedings would be interrupted by a cheeky monkey sitting up on the rafters, and staffers would be on high alert with their wild gesticulating, causing tittering among diners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.—
Brian New,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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First, the investor can gain leverage by generating the cash needed to go long by selling something else short, resulting in a net $0 cash outlay.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Before launching Getmany, Kozak spent nearly a decade operating agencies on Upwork, reportedly generating more than US$5 million in total agency revenue and personally earning more than US$1 million through the platform.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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In February, the university reached eight additional settlements, bringing the total to 304 survivors and more than $60 million.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Alejandro Balde His development has stalled this season and Joao Cancelo — who arrived on loan from Al Hilal during the winter transfer window, with Barca hopeful of bringing him back for next term — took his place.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Humming cooling systems, rumbling diesel generators and whirring fans can be heard continuously hundreds of feet around them, according to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, prompting reports from residents of headaches, vertigo, nausea, sleep disturbances, ear pain and hypertension.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Republican Jim Desmond and Democrat Marni von Wilpert were leading other primary candidates by wide margins based on early results, prompting both campaigns to quickly pivot to what could be a bruising fall.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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When a crop such as lettuce is done producing, it is cut at ground level so the roots stay in the ground, helping feed soil microbes.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Djokovic held a 2-0 set lead, but the 19-year-old Brazilian bounced back to win the next three sets – producing the stunning victory against the Serbian superstar.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Every generation eventually rewrites George Washington, which tells you less about Washington than about the country doing the rewriting.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2026
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Pritzker has proposed a social media tax projected to bring in about $200 million from large tech companies doing business in Illinois.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Like Heated Rivalry before it, Off Campus became an instant sensation, spawning a passionate fanbase that’s ready to see how the rest of Kennedy’s books might be adapted in future seasons.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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This embrace of coal is a short-term fix—extending the life spans of older coal-burning plants rather than spawning a wave of new ones.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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“Catalyzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyzing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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