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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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Ambitious, thought-provoking, thrilling and passionate.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Then on May 1, amid the full moon in Scorpio, Venus will harmonize with Saturn in Aries, presenting the opportunity for something fun and thought-provoking to become real.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 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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Decades ago, two six-year-olds went missing for thirty-six hours, sparking a media frenzy that they had been briefly abducted by UFOs but eventually relegating them to a pop cultural punchline.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Bitcoin has swung wildly over the last few months as a sudden BlackRock bitcoin fund sell-off accelerates, sparking fears of a bitcoin price crash.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The most painful part of the quarter-long dry spell was that Oklahoma City seemed to have all the answers during San Antonio’s explosive first half.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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In 2025 and 2026, fueled by explosive demand for AI infrastructure, Nvidia surpassed the $5 trillion mark.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Verb
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That’s when Angotti got going, driving a ball over the left-center-field fence.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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These reforms stripped the dominant Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) of its historical control of the regional government, driving it into active opposition.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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On it, the two trade not just verses but a series of escalating, truly incendiary guitar solos, Springsteen watching Morello intently and nodding encouragement and approval, before Morello handing the reins back to Springsteen.—
Caryn Rose,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Investigators from its major crimes unit believe the fire was deliberately set, police said, and one of the teenagers — a 15-year-old girl — is facing charges of arson causing damage to property and possession of incendiary material.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 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 5 Jun. 2026.
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