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Recent Examples of triggering
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
In cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, researchers believe higher and repeated doses of cannabis push the endocannabinoid system too far, triggering nausea, vomiting and relentless abdominal pain, according to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Florida.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Romania alone experienced multiple drone incursions and debris discoveries over several months, often triggering fighter scrambles.
—Frederic Lemieux, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Fuel shortages are triggering daily blackouts lasting up to 20 hours, and health officials say X-ray, ultrasound and CT machines are often unusable.
—Sarah Moreno
updated February 19, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The immense hype surrounding AI has caused enormous data centers to crop up across the country, triggering significant opposition.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
Under the most dangerous conditions, even a skier on a flat piece of ground runs the risk of triggering an avalanche on slopes above them.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The Constitutional Court upholds Yoon’s impeachment and removes him as president, triggering an election within 60 days to choose his successor.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
Illnesses like the flu can also lead to dehydration, triggering headaches and other symptoms.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Even the smallest black dot of mold can affect your health by causing respiratory illnesses or triggering certain allergic reactions from breathing it in constantly.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
In cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, researchers believe higher and repeated doses of cannabis push the endocannabinoid system too far, triggering nausea, vomiting and relentless abdominal pain, according to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Florida.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Romania alone experienced multiple drone incursions and debris discoveries over several months, often triggering fighter scrambles.
—Frederic Lemieux, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Fuel shortages are triggering daily blackouts lasting up to 20 hours, and health officials say X-ray, ultrasound and CT machines are often unusable.
—Sarah Moreno
updated February 19, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The immense hype surrounding AI has caused enormous data centers to crop up across the country, triggering significant opposition.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
Under the most dangerous conditions, even a skier on a flat piece of ground runs the risk of triggering an avalanche on slopes above them.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The Constitutional Court upholds Yoon’s impeachment and removes him as president, triggering an election within 60 days to choose his successor.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
Illnesses like the flu can also lead to dehydration, triggering headaches and other symptoms.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 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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Your attitude in activating the protocol is an example of courage and dignity.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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For Theory’s fall collection, the designer is activating the old New York nostalgia that solidified the ’90s.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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However, the antioxidant properties in sulfites can be beneficial and safe to consume for those who don’t experience an inflammatory response.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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For folks with highly sensitive digestive tracts, like those with inflammatory bowl disease or irritable bowel syndrome, prebiotic sodas may have a greater impact.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wilson’s mugshot exploded across social media, sparking a wave of online fixation as many women openly romanticized his looks.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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However the new break-up plan diverges from an earlier promise where Ramaphosa said Eskom would be split into three standalone units, sparking uncertainty among some investors, noted South African newspaper Business Day.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy The Aero Razor delivers explosive speed and a stable, responsive ride without the super stack or the hefty price tag.—
Cory Smith,
Outside,
15 Feb. 2026
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Tens of thousands of unproductive and unplugged oil wells have been abandoned across California — many of which continue to leak potentially explosive methane or toxic benzene.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The congresswoman said Rafael had been detained by ICE agents after a routine inspection while driving a commercial cargo truck in Louisiana.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Tutash Express and Sam Express in the Chicago area were also disqualified, and the Aydana driving school that the trucker involved in the crash attended lost its certification.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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However, LaVine put on an epic performance that was less reliant on props and just as incendiary.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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What to know about the famous streamer Peters has collaborated with incendiary figures Nick Fuentes and Andrew Tate in the past.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Researchers have become successful in generating electricity from compression using a flexible nylon-film device.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The endorsement comes years after Kyoto University professor Shinya Yamanaka, who later won a Nobel Prize for his stem cell research, first succeeded in generating iPS cells from mice in 2006.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Triggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggering. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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