as in activated
to cause to function
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Recent Examples of triggered
That termination triggered lengthy litigation that continues and has pingponged through the American judicial system.
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Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Market reaction to the QFI consultation was muted, in contrast to the buying spree triggered by potential lifting of foreign ownership limits.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In recent weeks, drones have been spotted over military bases in Belgium, airports in Norway and Denmark, and even within NATO-member Poland, where incursions linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine triggered fighter jet responses.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
That war led to some 200,000 civilian deaths and triggered some of the biggest street protests in modern British history.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
The popular chain has triggered tie-ups in other locations.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
The firing triggered the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller and a wider Justice Department investigation into the Republican's campaign contacts with Russia and Moscow's interference in the election.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Still, the decision has triggered weeks of anger among students, staff and community members.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Carnage would step on a pedal every few minutes that triggered the horn on the police car.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Market reaction to the QFI consultation was muted, in contrast to the buying spree triggered by potential lifting of foreign ownership limits.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In recent weeks, drones have been spotted over military bases in Belgium, airports in Norway and Denmark, and even within NATO-member Poland, where incursions linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine triggered fighter jet responses.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
That war led to some 200,000 civilian deaths and triggered some of the biggest street protests in modern British history.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
The popular chain has triggered tie-ups in other locations.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
The firing triggered the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller and a wider Justice Department investigation into the Republican's campaign contacts with Russia and Moscow's interference in the election.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Still, the decision has triggered weeks of anger among students, staff and community members.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Carnage would step on a pedal every few minutes that triggered the horn on the police car.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triggered
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There was no official announcement from Washington that the California National Guard was being called up and sent to Oregon, just as was the case when Illinois’ governor made a similar announcement Saturday about troops in his state being activated.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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The unique theatrical experiment fully activated the global Swiftie contingent, raking in $33 million domestically and another $13 million from international markets, resulting in a $46 million global haul, per Comscore.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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The show gave local independent musicians exposure on its soundtrack, increased the popularity of venues like The Bluebird Cafe, inspired cast tours and years later, sparked reunion tours.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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TikToker and books commentator Kenzie Deerin, who was introduced to the series in middle school, says the vampiric tale sparked her love for the fantasy romance genre.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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In the 1970s, experiments by James Gould and collaborators drove a new consensus.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Oct. 2025
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About 10 minutes later, a suspect drove onto the grass near 14 Mile and Van Dyke and struck two pedestrians before fleeing the scene.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Read the full Virgo Daily Horoscope This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to the letters, industrial sludge material generated from the mill's operations had been spread on multiple farm fields in Stella at least since 1996.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Triggered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggered. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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