Synonyms of triggered

triggered

verb

past tense of trigger

as in activated

to cause to function

mold triggers my allergies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• activated
• sparked
• drove
• generated
• moved
• fueled
• started
• powered
• provoked
• ignited
• actuated
• set off
• pushed
• touched off
• turned on
• charged
• cranked (up)
• ran
• fired
• electrified
• stimulated
• launched
• switched
• released
• reactivated
• energized
• turned over
• tripped
• incited
• accelerated
• discharged
• instigated
• aroused
• catalyzed
• kicked over
• excited
• recharged
• stirred up
• quickened
• kick-started
• jump-started
• stepped up
• sped (up)
• vitalized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• killed
• cut
• stopped
• shut off
• cut out
• turned off
• halted
• checked
• arrested
• stuck
• deactivated
• cut off
• stalled
• jammed
• suppressed
• drew up
• slowed
• repressed
• stunted
• braked
• decelerated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of triggered

After that, a permanent deal could be triggered and Villa could sign Garnacho outright and see no negative impact on the Rogers profit. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026

The blast triggered by a buildup of methane gas tore through the tunnel Monday at the 500-megawatt Teesta Hydroelectric Project in northeastern Sikkim state in the Himalayas. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

Sleep Deprivation's Hidden Tax On Leadership A 2022 study published in PLOS Biology by researchers at UC Berkeley found that a single night of sleep loss triggered a significant withdrawal of helping behavior in 78% of participants. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

His job was to help validate the signatures on the petition that would have triggered a citywide vote. — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

Amy Adams still gets triggered by that last big twist at the end Sharp Objects. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 July 2026

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s move followed widespread protests triggered by the removal of the country’s popular, young defense minister, who spearheaded an embrace of technology in the war against Russia, helping shift the tide in Kyiv’s favor. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

Last week torrential rains triggered deadly mudslides and flooding in Cox’s Bazar, flattening shelters and killing more than a dozen people, including children. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

The stroke was triggered by high blood pressure and made worse by untreated sleep apnea, causing Miner to stop breathing. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026