as in provoking
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as in activating
to cause to function
mold triggers my allergies
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Recent Examples of triggering
Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Skiing safely through avalanche terrain and planning ahead to avoid triggering a slide is part of this courtesy, according to the advocacy group.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Persistent slab avalanches can allow several people to cross a slope without triggering a slide — until someone hits a weak spot in the snowpack.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 5 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
Save the Children says caregivers can model responsible digital behavior, encourage kids not to spread harmful or graphic information and remind them to think twice before sharing content that is possibly inaccurate or emotionally triggering.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
If pets share the bed, allergy-triggering dander adds another layer of buildup, making more frequent washing especially important.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
If the egg released by one of your ovaries during ovulation isn’t fertilized and a pregnancy doesn’t occur, your progesterone levels will drop, taking that increase in appetite with them and triggering menstrual bleeding.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2026
In addition, owners would not be required to live in the home, potentially triggering a rise in vacation rentals.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
The gruesome discovery would eventually lead authorities to a third woman, in her 80s, killed a few towns over, triggering a manhunt across several states and prompting a two-day closure of schools in Wayne County.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Skiing safely through avalanche terrain and planning ahead to avoid triggering a slide is part of this courtesy, according to the advocacy group.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Persistent slab avalanches can allow several people to cross a slope without triggering a slide — until someone hits a weak spot in the snowpack.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 5 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
Save the Children says caregivers can model responsible digital behavior, encourage kids not to spread harmful or graphic information and remind them to think twice before sharing content that is possibly inaccurate or emotionally triggering.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
If pets share the bed, allergy-triggering dander adds another layer of buildup, making more frequent washing especially important.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
If the egg released by one of your ovaries during ovulation isn’t fertilized and a pregnancy doesn’t occur, your progesterone levels will drop, taking that increase in appetite with them and triggering menstrual bleeding.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2026
In addition, owners would not be required to live in the home, potentially triggering a rise in vacation rentals.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 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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Stepping into a room that hot triggers an immediate stress reaction, activating the sympathetic arm of the nervous system, the fight-or-flight response.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Many started online by going to the same shock site, and activating their own profile.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Eating a diet rich in polyphenols can reduce the body’s inflammatory response and heal tissue damage.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
3 Mar. 2026
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They have been linked to improving skin barrier function and reducing inflammatory responses, both of which can contribute to healthier-looking skin over time.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And part of that is when Tru came in the game, both offensively and defensively — his way of sparking us and just having active hands and playing in the passing lanes.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Many rigorous studies show that these ads can benefit patients’ health by encouraging them to seek lifesaving treatment for conditions such as depression and heart disease and sparking conversations with their doctors.—
Anna Chorniy,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Haggerty isn’t the most explosive athlete, but was still able to get to his spots with his crafty footwork to find space through the TCU defense.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2026
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There is no physical rail, no explosive charge and minimal wear, ideal for fast relaunching and long-term use.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Aiden Robbins took the most substantial swing of the night in that inning, driving a two-run, back-side home run to right field.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Calling people names, especially names that are incendiary in content, wins no arguments and creates opposition instead of a fair hearing for one's counter-arguments.—
Cal Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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The ban is immediate, so in effect, UEFA has taken Prestianni out of the equation, pouring a little water on what would have been (and could still be) an incendiary evening tomorrow.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The machine scanned the skull using bright, nondestructive X-rays, generating over 9,000 high-resolution images and terabytes of data.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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These include revenue-generating methods to balance the budget deficit.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Triggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggering. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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