as in activated
to cause to function
mold triggers my allergies
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Recent Examples of triggered
The negative reviews — some going as far as calling All’s Fair the worst show ever with the worst acting — triggered a new media cycle of stories.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
This triggered a state law requiring the campus to either be closed or for the school board to be replaced with a board of managers.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Even before the shutdown began, staff shortages occasionally triggered flight delays.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
The unexpected collapse of Technicolor triggered layoffs and production disruptions, while a broader post-pandemic slowdown has seen commissions drop nearly 30%.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
As chairman of a bipartisan House AI task force in 2024, Obernolte helped craft a comprehensive road map for how Congress can respond to the tech that’s triggered fear and excitement globally.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Now working in his former office, Agnes navigates panic attacks and triggered memories with the help of her best friend (Naomi Ackie) and an adorable gray cat.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The overnight storm was likely triggered by a glancing CME arrival that combined with lingering effects from a high-speed solar wind stream, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Heavy rains have caused rivers to overflow, washing away entire communities, and have triggered landslides.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
This triggered a state law requiring the campus to either be closed or for the school board to be replaced with a board of managers.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Even before the shutdown began, staff shortages occasionally triggered flight delays.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
The unexpected collapse of Technicolor triggered layoffs and production disruptions, while a broader post-pandemic slowdown has seen commissions drop nearly 30%.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
As chairman of a bipartisan House AI task force in 2024, Obernolte helped craft a comprehensive road map for how Congress can respond to the tech that’s triggered fear and excitement globally.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Now working in his former office, Agnes navigates panic attacks and triggered memories with the help of her best friend (Naomi Ackie) and an adorable gray cat.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The overnight storm was likely triggered by a glancing CME arrival that combined with lingering effects from a high-speed solar wind stream, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Heavy rains have caused rivers to overflow, washing away entire communities, and have triggered landslides.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triggered
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National Guard troops have been staging at Portland training bases for weeks while the legal case plays out, having been activated to protect federal officials and an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility that has been the focal point of daily protests since June.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The president additionally activated the District of Columbia National Guard in August for law enforcement activities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Perry and Trudeau first sparked romance rumors over the summer, when they were spotted on a date in Montreal, Canada.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The operation has sparked growing scrutiny over federal tactics.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The suspect, who has not been publicly identified, was said to have intentionally drove into bicycle lanes to strike some of the cyclists, said Christophe Sueur, the mayor of Saint-Pierre d'Oleron.—
Tom Soufi Burridge,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Periodically, one or two cars drove up for a box of food, but otherwise, all was quiet.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Nov. 2025
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The right-hander generated a ground ball to get the force out at home in an extremely close call, and the very next pitch was a risky fly out tracked down by Andy Pages (who entered the game after the bases were loaded).—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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For the first time, solar energy generated more electricity than coal across the European Union.—
Alexis Abramson,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Triggered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggered. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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