as in activated
to cause to function
mold triggers my allergies
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Recent Examples of triggered
One of the most notable examples came when former MVP James Harden publicly criticized then-Houston Rockets executive Daryl Morey after Morey's support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong triggered a backlash from Chinese officials and business partners.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Her doctor could not tie her new problem to the assault, but Andrews wonders if the blow to her face triggered it.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
This rapid adoption has triggered an epic capital investment boom, as technology companies have raced to expand spending on data centers, specialized chips, cooling systems, and the power generation capacity the technology demands.
—Fortune, 2 June 2026
That mobilization has triggered new spasms of anxiety among the league’s old-school media partners.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
The Broncos have a handful of players on the roster with option bonuses in their contracts that can be triggered to push more room to the 2026 cap while creating more space in future years.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The memory industry has been in a period of sustained growth since the launch of ChatGPT in December 2022, which triggered huge demand for high-bandwidth memory, or HBM.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 26 May 2026
The villagers entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on May 19, but heavy rain triggered flash flooding that blocked the exit, according to Lao and Thai rescue teams involved in the operation.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
The internet triggered the third.
—Russell Sarder, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Her doctor could not tie her new problem to the assault, but Andrews wonders if the blow to her face triggered it.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
This rapid adoption has triggered an epic capital investment boom, as technology companies have raced to expand spending on data centers, specialized chips, cooling systems, and the power generation capacity the technology demands.
—Fortune, 2 June 2026
That mobilization has triggered new spasms of anxiety among the league’s old-school media partners.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
The Broncos have a handful of players on the roster with option bonuses in their contracts that can be triggered to push more room to the 2026 cap while creating more space in future years.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The memory industry has been in a period of sustained growth since the launch of ChatGPT in December 2022, which triggered huge demand for high-bandwidth memory, or HBM.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 26 May 2026
The villagers entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on May 19, but heavy rain triggered flash flooding that blocked the exit, according to Lao and Thai rescue teams involved in the operation.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
The internet triggered the third.
—Russell Sarder, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triggered
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The work’s whistling sounds are activated by pouring liquid into a spout and swirling it around to create changes in atmospheric pressure within.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
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The brand also activated at Coachella in April, hosting the Hoody House, which Dickson said sold roughly 10,000 custom hoodies and generating over 300 million social media and press impressions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Energy security in focus The war’s disruption to the Strait of Hormuz has sharpened focus on energy security around the world and comes on the heels of the energy crisis sparked by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Since arriving at the zoo, the buffalo has attracted large crowds and sparked debate over its unusual nickname.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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As the family entered the intersection, Erickson drove by them and avoided a collision.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Tovar drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to right field in the second.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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Researchers believe chloride-ion batteries could one day support grid-scale storage systems that store electricity generated by wind turbines and solar farms.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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His climate policy push has generated moments of significant blow back from right-leaning politicians and outspoken members of the public, leading political observers to cast green policies as all-but-inevitable instigators of climate backlash.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
3 June 2026
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“Triggered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggered. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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