as in activated
to cause to function
mold triggers my allergies
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Recent Examples of triggered
The United Nations Development Programme reports that higher energy prices, disrupted food systems, and economic slowdowns triggered by the war could push up to thirty-two million people globally into poverty.
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Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
While the legislature required most involuntary tows from apartments to be triggered by specific complaints, residents said towing companies are continuing to patrol public housing and low-income apartment complexes and tow cars for minor violations.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Plus, mental illnesses can be triggered and exacerbated by life circumstances.
—Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
The move comes amid regional fallout in the Gulf amid the Iran war, which has triggered one of the worst oil shocks in history.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Projecting resilience Hundreds of thousands took to the streets in January’s protests that were triggered by worsening inflation but turned into calls for the end of the Islamic Republic, bringing a bloody crackdown.
—Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Storms that swept across the Midwest and Great Lakes overnight triggered warnings across several states as a powerful spring weather system moved east, though only a small number of tornadoes had been confirmed by April 28.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
That 10th booking of the season for Dunk triggered an automatic two-match ban, which ruled him out of a 2-0 win at Burnley and Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
And last month, a Black Hawk helicopter triggered an anti-collision alarm in a United plane landing in Orange County, California.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
While the legislature required most involuntary tows from apartments to be triggered by specific complaints, residents said towing companies are continuing to patrol public housing and low-income apartment complexes and tow cars for minor violations.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Plus, mental illnesses can be triggered and exacerbated by life circumstances.
—Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
The move comes amid regional fallout in the Gulf amid the Iran war, which has triggered one of the worst oil shocks in history.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Projecting resilience Hundreds of thousands took to the streets in January’s protests that were triggered by worsening inflation but turned into calls for the end of the Islamic Republic, bringing a bloody crackdown.
—Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Storms that swept across the Midwest and Great Lakes overnight triggered warnings across several states as a powerful spring weather system moved east, though only a small number of tornadoes had been confirmed by April 28.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
That 10th booking of the season for Dunk triggered an automatic two-match ban, which ruled him out of a 2-0 win at Burnley and Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
And last month, a Black Hawk helicopter triggered an anti-collision alarm in a United plane landing in Orange County, California.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triggered
Verb
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Psychological and emotional wounds from early life can be activated anytime − whether while walking through Target, or just before hopping on the phone with a reporter.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, the report said the chief did identify himself and had lights activated on his unmarked police car.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Something that presents itself this month—a connection, an opportunity, an idea sparked by travel—could be the beginning of that larger transformation.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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The moment has sparked an outpouring of empathy, with many pointing to the intense pressure drivers face on the job.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Deborah Courtney drove more than two hours from from Jacksonville and noted that all citizen speakers expressed opposition.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his third home run of the season and drove in three runs to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.—
Richard J. Marcus,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The tools that generated them may no longer be broadly accessible.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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For full-year 2025, YouTube generated more than $60 billion in revenue, including both advertising and subscriptions, according to Alphabet.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Triggered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggered. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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