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to cause to function
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Recent Examples of triggering
Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
Duke's Malibu Duke's reopening timeline was pushed back several times after heavy rain soaked the bare hillsides, triggering mudslides throughout the burn scar, some of which filled the restaurant's property.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Even sparks or embers carried by the wind can ignite nearby leaves or grass, triggering a fire that spreads rapidly.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Typically, these are magnetic mines that can attach to a ship's hull triggering an explosion that could at most sink it.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Continue reading … SCHOOL SCANDAL — Student’s mother uncovers disturbing evidence, triggering teacher’s arrest.
—FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Dakota Mortensen, of course, is also invited to attend, despite being the highly triggering ex-boyfriend and baby daddy of lead star Taylor.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Anthony Beale approved a resolution triggering City Clerk Anna Valencia to share that communication.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
When those effects happen consistently across the day, the benefits tend to feel steadier and easier on the gut, rather than triggering bloating or discomfort.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
After Hamas attacked Israel, on October 7, 2023, triggering a broad Israeli military campaign in Gaza, Israel killed Hamas leaders and decimated its military capabilities.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
Duke's Malibu Duke's reopening timeline was pushed back several times after heavy rain soaked the bare hillsides, triggering mudslides throughout the burn scar, some of which filled the restaurant's property.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Even sparks or embers carried by the wind can ignite nearby leaves or grass, triggering a fire that spreads rapidly.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Typically, these are magnetic mines that can attach to a ship's hull triggering an explosion that could at most sink it.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Continue reading … SCHOOL SCANDAL — Student’s mother uncovers disturbing evidence, triggering teacher’s arrest.
—FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Dakota Mortensen, of course, is also invited to attend, despite being the highly triggering ex-boyfriend and baby daddy of lead star Taylor.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Anthony Beale approved a resolution triggering City Clerk Anna Valencia to share that communication.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
When those effects happen consistently across the day, the benefits tend to feel steadier and easier on the gut, rather than triggering bloating or discomfort.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triggering
Adjective
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Collections and designers put their best foot forward, delivering high-caliber collections — some were uplifting, others were thought-provoking, most were both.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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But the arithmetic exercise is thought-provoking, nonetheless.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Physical controls remain especially useful for functions drivers use frequently, such as adjusting the audio system volume, changing climate settings and activating hazard lights.—
Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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If activating brown fat increases energy expenditure, could it be harnessed to treat obesity?—
Claudio Villanueva,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In a 2018 study, Kunutsor and his colleagues showed that Finns who frequently sauna have lower levels of inflammatory markers.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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As a potent growth signal, theoretical risks include unwanted cell proliferation or inflammatory responses when injected into areas not needing wound repair.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Described by police as a gang rape, the case has added fuel to outrage in a nation where reports of violence against women have surged in recent months, sparking nationwide protests and a flurry of digital activism.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Local governments in Taiwan and South Korea reported success in sparking a birthrate revival.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The news agency, citing sources, reported that the devices were made of a sports drink bottle that was filled or partially filled with explosive material and placed inside glass jars and surrounded by nuts and bolts.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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For a player built around explosive movement and a punishing serve, the margin can feel precarious.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This intense demand is driving significant activity among niche data providers.—
NILESH CHRISTOPHER LOS ANGELES TIMES,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Given these conventions, the markings visible on the bomb have led to speculation that the JDAM shown in the images could be configured with an incendiary-type payload rather than a standard high-explosive filling.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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The explosion was caused by some sort of incendiary device, according to Frode Larsen, leader of the Oslo police joint unit for investigation and intelligence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His slider and changeup, used 23 total times, were unhittable, generating seven whiffs on seven swings.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Below is a recap of the C-suite developments at America’s highest-revenue-generating companies announced between March 7–13, 2026 organized by sector.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Triggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggering. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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