as in activated
to cause to function
mold triggers my allergies
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Recent Examples of triggered
Meanwhile, questions about how much DHS paid for some warehouses triggered an internal audit.
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ABC News, 23 June 2026
The avatar on Bonsu Baah’s Instagram page is a photograph of his mother, whose sudden death four years ago triggered a change in his thinking.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 23 June 2026
This isn’t ideal, considering the onerous repeater tax that’s triggered when a team crosses the luxury-tax threshold in four straight seasons or four times during a five-season period.
—Anthony Chiang
june 23, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
What happened Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has emerged as the likely successor to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation Monday amid a revolt inside his Labour Party triggered by falling poll numbers and substantial losses in local elections last month.
—Peter Weber, TheWeek, 23 June 2026
Any darkening of the skin occurs because ultraviolet radiation has triggered the body’s defense response.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
How scent memories differ from other senses Memories triggered by smell tend to share a few signature qualities.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
That regulatory dam-break triggered a gold rush of private clean energy projects, permanently shattering Eskom’s absolute control over supply and forcing regulators to design a modern market place to govern competition.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
The announcement triggered a drop in oil prices and a surge in stock markets.
—Lee Keath, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
ABC News, 23 June 2026
The avatar on Bonsu Baah’s Instagram page is a photograph of his mother, whose sudden death four years ago triggered a change in his thinking.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 23 June 2026
This isn’t ideal, considering the onerous repeater tax that’s triggered when a team crosses the luxury-tax threshold in four straight seasons or four times during a five-season period.
—Anthony Chiang
june 23, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
What happened Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has emerged as the likely successor to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation Monday amid a revolt inside his Labour Party triggered by falling poll numbers and substantial losses in local elections last month.
—Peter Weber, TheWeek, 23 June 2026
Any darkening of the skin occurs because ultraviolet radiation has triggered the body’s defense response.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
How scent memories differ from other senses Memories triggered by smell tend to share a few signature qualities.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
That regulatory dam-break triggered a gold rush of private clean energy projects, permanently shattering Eskom’s absolute control over supply and forcing regulators to design a modern market place to govern competition.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
The announcement triggered a drop in oil prices and a surge in stock markets.
—Lee Keath, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triggered
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Get a year of complimentary Apple TV when activated by December 31, 2026 - a value of $156.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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Star shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) is scheduled to play another rehab game on Tuesday and could be activated shortly thereafter.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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Savannah’s absence sparked questions when the 54-year-old wasn’t at her normal seat at the anchor’s desk alongside Craig Melvin.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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The move has sparked concerns among environmental law experts.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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During the off-season, a board member drove by Harris Roads Field, home of the Ypsilanti National Little League, and made an alarming discovery.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Larnach drove the game’s second pitch 425 feet deep into the right-field seats.—
Staff,
Twin Cities,
17 June 2026
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Swells generated by Arthur are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the northwestern Gulf Coast for the next day or two.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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“Triggered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggered. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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