as in to activate
to cause to function
mold triggers my allergies
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in stimulus
Related Words
2
as in alarm
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of trigger
Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
Why does the same situation trigger completely different reactions?
—Wilson Luna, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Verywell Health, 22 June 2025
His detention triggered waves of protests in New York City calling for his release.
—Hannan Adely, USA Today, 22 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for trigger
Verb
Bystanders said that the man didn’t pull the trigger himself and that his gun fired after police tackled him from behind and struggled with him.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
Why does the same situation trigger completely different reactions?
—Wilson Luna, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Noun
Mental health concerns: The restrictive nature of the diet may lead to feelings of frustration or anxiety, or may even trigger disordered eating, particularly in individuals with a personal history of it.
—Verywell Health, 22 June 2025
His detention triggered waves of protests in New York City calling for his release.
—Hannan Adely, USA Today, 22 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for trigger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trigger
Verb
-
Meanwhile, in suburban Cook County, three courthouses — in Skokie, Maywood and Markham — were activated as 24/7 cooling centers from June 21 to June 24 in response to the heat advisory.—
Lily Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
-
Known as the ram air turbine, it can also be manually activated.—
Mika Gröndahl,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
Noun
-
State stimulus, on-demand infrastructure, affective consumption, and homegrown innovation are reshaping consumer expectations and fashion’s business logic.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
-
That could reduce the urgency for Beijing to step up stimulus at the upcoming Politburo meeting in July, Xing added.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
Noun
-
Nearly 60% of business leaders said in a survey this alarm was driven by a lack of knowledge.—
Wolfgang Sixl,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
-
These are used to target you with aggressive refinancing offers, alarm system ads, or moving service promotions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
-
Iran supreme leader claims ‘victory’ in first public comments Khamenei’s silence since the war began had sparked intense speculation as to his whereabouts.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
27 June 2025
-
Judges have issued dozens of nationwide injunctions in lawsuits that have been brought over Trump administration policies in the months since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, sparking the ire of the president and his allies as much of his agenda has been blocked in court.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
-
Haliburton had been the catalyst for the Pacers’ success throughout the playoffs.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
-
It's aided by the doped ceria catalyst and this releases some amount of oxygen.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
23 June 2025
Verb
-
What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
-
This economic activity drives growth in industries from retail and automotive to housing and hospitality.—
Ana Valdez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
-
Israel’s contention that Iran would soon be able to build a nuclear weapon was the impetus for the conflict, which began with Israel Defense Forces strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and against Iran’s military and nuclear program scientists on the night of June 12-13.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2025
-
Tyler Grill said the festival has brought nearly 100,000 people in the city, which was the impetus for starting an annual festival in Bushnell Park.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
Noun
-
Coffee and water with zero refills Kara Pod isn't just a water generator.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
-
Laundry and utility rooms ▪ Two backup generators ▪ Custom window treatments.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Trigger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trigger. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share