as in provoking
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as in activating
to cause to function
mold triggers my allergies
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Adjective
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Venture Colonialism There is arguably no single scholar more well versed, incisive, and thought provoking than Stern in analyzing the evolution of joint-stock corporations in the British Empire.—
Caroline Elkins,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Aug. 2023 -
Her work is technically amazing, thought provoking and has tons of heart.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
17 Mar. 2024
Verb
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The existing podium of the nearby Palace of Youth has been extended to merge with the theater’s base, further enhancing connectivity and activating the area as a vibrant public space.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Using optogenetics, a technique that enables scientists to manipulate neural activity with light-sensitive proteins, the researchers found that activating oxytocin-responsive neurons encouraged rescue behavior even among unfamiliar mice.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
11 Mar. 2025
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Excess fat – particularly the tissue that surrounds the internal organs – is metabolically active, producing inflammatory molecules, altering hormone levels and impairing insulin signaling.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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This chronic inflammatory skin condition, which causes a loss of pigmentation (color), can occur in people with ulcerative colitis.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The video has since resurfaced in the new year, sparking a wave of nostalgia as fans pointed out how some of Kim's predictions missed the mark, especially with two of her sisters.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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View 12 Images View gallery - 12 images In June 1974, the offices of the Summa Corporation in LA were broken into, sparking the revelation of one of the oddest and boldest stories in the history of espionage.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Forecast: Both rookies will have good rookie seasons, but the combination of L.A.’s more talented offense and his own tools will lead to the explosive Hampton, 22, matching or exceeding Jeanty, 21, in both yards per carry and rushes of 20 yards or more. Expect Jeanty to carry a heavier load.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Stars Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De'Andre Hunter were all unavailable during Game 2, limiting the Cavaliers' explosive attack.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Verb
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So what’s driving the need for these changes?—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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By forcing his posts to the top of feeds, elevating like-minded voices, and driving critics off the platform, Musk revealed the raw power of ownership.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Arson – To unlawfully and intentionally damage or attempt to damage any real or personal property of another person or entity by fire or incendiary device.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2025
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Her story underscores the dangerous, potentially life-threatening consequences of the incendiary rhetoric surrounding immigration.—
Carielle Escalante,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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In addition, prosecutors told their supervisors in a memo that the show had edited footage of the investigation out of chronological order, generating an inaccurate depiction of what happened.—
Jessica Lussenhop,
ProPublica,
29 Mar. 2025
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According to city figures, the arena draws more than 1 million guests per year to 230-plus events, generating more than 450,000 hotel nights.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Triggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggering. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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