as in to activate
to cause to function
mold triggers my allergies
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as in stimulus
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as in alarm
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Recent Examples of trigger
Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2025
Two days’ worth of pressure on Meta Platforms ′ shares on reports that the social media giant is retooling its artificial intelligence efforts was among the apparent triggers for the move.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
But vasopressin also stimulates the pituitary gland to release ACTH, the messenger hormone that triggers the adrenal glands to pump out cortisol.
—New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
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Verb
About two hours after a man was shot and injured at a Huntington Beach closet business on Monday, police shot and killed the woman suspected of pulling the trigger during a traffic stop in South Gate.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2025
Two days’ worth of pressure on Meta Platforms ′ shares on reports that the social media giant is retooling its artificial intelligence efforts was among the apparent triggers for the move.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
Bright lights, loud noises, strong odors, hormonal changes, certain foods and even shifting weather patterns have all been shown to trigger headaches, especially in those prone to migraine attacks.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
But vasopressin also stimulates the pituitary gland to release ACTH, the messenger hormone that triggers the adrenal glands to pump out cortisol.
—New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trigger
Verb
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About 800 National Guard troops are being activated, with Humvees parked along the Washington Monument and near Union Station.—
John Seewer,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Pro Bowl linebacker was finally activated from the physically unable to perform list last Sunday after 11 months of rehabbing and trying to get back on the practice field.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Those news stories are confusing the timeline for the older stimulus checks.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Hawley’s news release states that the parameters for the tax rebate would be similar to the stimulus checks issued in 2020 during the economic slowdown caused by the pandemic.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Along with the mother’s fast thinking, Nunez said a working smoke alarm in the home that activated after the fire spread also helped the family to safety.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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David Moyes has spent most of the summer sounding alarm bells.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The brawl has sparked a broader conversation about crime and safety in Cincinnati.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
14 Aug. 2025
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That sparked protests as the bill snaked slowly through the legislature.—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
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The proposal now sweeps more industries: printing, sealing, machinery, technical textiles, broader medical packaging and pharmaceutical ingredients—even military and explosives applications, plus general industrial uses like solvents and catalysts.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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As a catalyst, Yih cited recent business decisions made by Ulta CEO Kecia Steelman, who took over the reins of the company earlier this year.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The fire truck is believed to be the city's first ladder truck and is planned to be driven in the 2026 Heritage Days parade.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The storm, still driving dangerous, 125 mph winds, was centered about 170 miles north-northwest of San Juan, Puerto Rico, at 8 a.m. ET, the NHC said.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement In New York, part of the impetus for this bail reform was the story of Kalief Browder, a young man in the Bronx who was arrested at age 16 for allegedly stealing a backpack.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
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When decisions are made by any medical organization with financial interests, the primary impetus of the Oath is lost; the AMA’s control over payment schedules reinforces and exemplifies a corrupt institutional flaw.—
David Marks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Authorities emphasize the importance of generator safety and proper ventilation.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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This update followed news the village’s backup generator system for its water system was not working properly as of 9:13 a.m. Temperatures in Newberry are expected to reach highs of 86 degrees on Saturday and 82 degrees on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Trigger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trigger. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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