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to cause to function
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Recent Examples of triggering
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
MacDougall also argued that directing the drug to work on one tooth specifically may not be possible, potentially triggering unwanted tooth growth across several teeth.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Although his client safely returned to base camp, Dawa Sherpa never arrived, triggering growing concern as climbing teams left the mountain and seasonal route infrastructure was dismantled.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The attempt failed within hours, and Yoon was impeached and removed by the Constitutional Court four months later, triggering the snap election that made Lee president.
—Joohee Cho, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Chipmaker Broadcom declined to boost revenue guidance on Wednesday despite delivering robust quarterly results, triggering a 15% drop in its share price in premarket trading on Thursday.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The streaming bubble burst during its development, triggering an internal reevaluation by Marvel Studios.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Combative Mars will also enter Gemini on June 28, speeding up conversations and triggering petty reactions, just before Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer on June 29.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The jury also found that Grossman and Erickson acted with malice, potentially triggering a punitive damages phase of trial that could result in further penalties.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Verb
The economic strain is triggering a broader pullback in consumer spending and retail traffic.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
MacDougall also argued that directing the drug to work on one tooth specifically may not be possible, potentially triggering unwanted tooth growth across several teeth.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Although his client safely returned to base camp, Dawa Sherpa never arrived, triggering growing concern as climbing teams left the mountain and seasonal route infrastructure was dismantled.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The attempt failed within hours, and Yoon was impeached and removed by the Constitutional Court four months later, triggering the snap election that made Lee president.
—Joohee Cho, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Chipmaker Broadcom declined to boost revenue guidance on Wednesday despite delivering robust quarterly results, triggering a 15% drop in its share price in premarket trading on Thursday.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The streaming bubble burst during its development, triggering an internal reevaluation by Marvel Studios.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Combative Mars will also enter Gemini on June 28, speeding up conversations and triggering petty reactions, just before Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer on June 29.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The jury also found that Grossman and Erickson acted with malice, potentially triggering a punitive damages phase of trial that could result in further penalties.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triggering
Adjective
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The ways the siblings cope with their versions of reality are quite different, quite haunting and quite thought-provoking.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Ambitious, thought-provoking, thrilling and passionate.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 May 2026
Verb
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By activating its regional proxy, the Houthis in Yemen, Iran could orchestrate the closure of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, blocking another vital artery connecting major trade routes between Europe, Asia and the Arab world.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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That means activating our downtown with farmers markets, cultural events, outdoor gatherings, and community programming that gives residents a reason to be there.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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In many Ebola patients, this response can go overboard, causing a frenzy of immunological activity known as a cytokine storm – named for the proteins that stoke an inflammatory response.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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Scientists are now exploring whether these drugs could also help treat inflammatory conditions like migraine.—
Sukhman Rekhi,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The Boston Symphony Orchestra has also ousted its popular music director, sparking a crisis among donors, patrons and audiences.—
Philip Kennicott,
Washington Post,
7 June 2026
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The race for Susan Collins’ seat sparking a new reckoning about how Democrats deal with scandal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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And an inability to keep down even small sips of water without sprinting to the bathroom with yet more explosive diarrhea.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Stray Kids headline Saturday, bringing what the Live Nation press release describes as explosive live performances that have sold out stadiums worldwide.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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And because the state is naturally scenic with varied terrain from one area to the next, driving between these sights ends up being a journey in and of itself.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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At first, local leaders thought tuberculosis may have been driving the deaths.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Cellphone video captured a spectacular, pre-Fourth of July display of fireworks on a Tennessee highway Saturday evening as a trailer carrying the incendiary haul erupted, authorities said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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But the Chemical Weapons Convention does prohibit such incendiary agents from being used in civilian areas, and that is what Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have accused Israel of doing.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
6 June 2026
Verb
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First, the investor can gain leverage by generating the cash needed to go long by selling something else short, resulting in a net $0 cash outlay.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Before launching Getmany, Kozak spent nearly a decade operating agencies on Upwork, reportedly generating more than US$5 million in total agency revenue and personally earning more than US$1 million through the platform.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Triggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggering. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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