as in activated
to cause to function
mold triggers my allergies
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Recent Examples of triggered
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.
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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
Two employees were injured Tuesday morning after an explosion at an Illinois chemical plant triggered a large hazmat response and prompted a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby workers.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
By putting religious and profane art together—a picture of Christ on one wall and Apollo on another, both equalized in their prettiness—Raphael triggered centuries of decadence.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Typhoon Sinlaku triggered floods, tore off roofs and overturned cars on Saipan.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Sinlaku triggered floods, tore off roofs and overturned cars on Saipan.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
In Carrollton in 2024, leaking natural gas entered a sewer system and triggered a home explosion that killed a man.
—Lexi Salazar, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
That has alarmed free-speech advocates and triggered federal and state-filed antitrust lawsuits, including one that the Colorado Attorney General’s office signed on to.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
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
Two employees were injured Tuesday morning after an explosion at an Illinois chemical plant triggered a large hazmat response and prompted a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby workers.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
By putting religious and profane art together—a picture of Christ on one wall and Apollo on another, both equalized in their prettiness—Raphael triggered centuries of decadence.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Typhoon Sinlaku triggered floods, tore off roofs and overturned cars on Saipan.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Sinlaku triggered floods, tore off roofs and overturned cars on Saipan.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
In Carrollton in 2024, leaking natural gas entered a sewer system and triggered a home explosion that killed a man.
—Lexi Salazar, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
That has alarmed free-speech advocates and triggered federal and state-filed antitrust lawsuits, including one that the Colorado Attorney General’s office signed on to.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triggered
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In all, 10 on-duty Portage officers, two off-duty officers and a Porter County sheriff’s deputy rushed to the scene with lights and sirens activated, the department said.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Power comes from a 700-Wh battery, while regenerative braking – activated simply by back-pedaling – can recover enough energy to extend range by up to 25%, according to ICE.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 20,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
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Performances like that, on the back of signing Gianluigi Donnarumma in the summer, sparked talk of major tactical changes by Guardiola.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The clip sparked debate online, though additional footage suggested Jordan may have been brushing ice or liquid off the child following a celebratory dousing.—
Ryan Brennan
April 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Izzo, meanwhile, drove in two runs with a groundout and a sacrifice fly.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The lack of information drove Congress last year to pass the bill forcing the DOJ to release the Epstein files.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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The 2025 festival drew more than 11,400 attendees and generated significant global media reach.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Bowser said the operation generated significant profits, with at least 20 vehicles tied directly to the indictment and potentially more than 100 thefts linked to the broader network.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Triggered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggered. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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