as in activating
to cause to function
mold triggers my allergies
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Recent Examples of triggering
Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The game’s loot box mechanics — while not exclusive to EA — also led to backlash from gamers, triggering European regulators to investigate whether the feature constituted gambling.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
To relieve the burning pain, people plunge the affected limb in streams or ponds, triggering the release of thousands of larvae and contaminating the water source.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Solar storms—giant bursts of energy from the Sun that disturb the Earth’s magnetic field—may play a role in triggering heart attacks, particularly in women, a new study has found.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
He was then elected to the seat full-time later that year and served for nearly a decade before more than 43,000 residents submitted signatures in June, triggering an election to potentially remove him from office.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
The reactor core and used nuclear fuel must be cooled to prevent them overheating and triggering dangerous meltdowns like the ones that occurred in 2011, when an earthquake and tsunami hit the Fukushima plant in Japan.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
Despite neither triggering a NATO response nor shooting down the drones, Denmark is still mulling a possible response to the sightings.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Be careful of triggering an argument.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The government has challenged the ruling, triggering a lengthy appeals process — highly unusual in immigration cases that don’t involve serious crimes.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The game’s loot box mechanics — while not exclusive to EA — also led to backlash from gamers, triggering European regulators to investigate whether the feature constituted gambling.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
To relieve the burning pain, people plunge the affected limb in streams or ponds, triggering the release of thousands of larvae and contaminating the water source.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Solar storms—giant bursts of energy from the Sun that disturb the Earth’s magnetic field—may play a role in triggering heart attacks, particularly in women, a new study has found.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
He was then elected to the seat full-time later that year and served for nearly a decade before more than 43,000 residents submitted signatures in June, triggering an election to potentially remove him from office.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
The reactor core and used nuclear fuel must be cooled to prevent them overheating and triggering dangerous meltdowns like the ones that occurred in 2011, when an earthquake and tsunami hit the Fukushima plant in Japan.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
Despite neither triggering a NATO response nor shooting down the drones, Denmark is still mulling a possible response to the sightings.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Be careful of triggering an argument.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triggering
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This includes continuing to donate 5 percent of our profits to a range of organizations and activating our long-standing tradition of local volunteerism.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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With the sun shining in your sign until September 22 and both eclipses activating your axis of self and relationships, this month pushes you into taking initiative in your life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Eclectic and thought-provoking, these films ask urgent questions about our past, present and future, alongside deeply personal stories of resilience and triumph.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rather, it is thought-provoking, honest and utterly necessary.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In July 2025, more than 200 farmworkers were detained during a mass ICE raid in Camarillo, California, where one worker died in custody, sparking protests and federal review.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The conversation quickly went viral, sparking debate over whether Newton’s request was reasonable or invasive.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The suit alleges that the recent comments fit a pattern of sensationalized and inflammatory comments from Ray J over the years.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Olive oil may benefit people with inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune condition that causes joint pain, swelling, and inflammation.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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In bodycam footage provided by Ory, the gold truck's driver said the woman driving the car behind him caused the wreck after pulling into the other lane to avoid colliding with the back of the truck.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Two years later, Monken left for the NFL, Mike Bobo replaced him, and the offense remained explosive — with Bowers again leading the way.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bishnoi denies involvement in Moosewala’s murder, but in an explosive interview from behind bars, accused his close aide of orchestrating it.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Although no policies were violated, auditors recommended stronger vetting for revenue-generating contracts, which often escape scrutiny.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Versant last month filed its first financial reckoning with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and while the breakaway entity is still generating plenty of cash, the flow has been disrupted by the ongoing rash of customer defections.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There are people who are inflamed by the incendiary comments of our president and members of Congress about judges.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Fireworks or incendiary devices of any kind.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Triggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggering. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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