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as in activating
to cause to function
mold triggers my allergies
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Recent Examples of triggering
Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Iran’s hold over the critical Middle Eastern passageway has discouraged activity in the area, triggering a sweeping blockage of oil tankers and a global energy emergency.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026
Spikes in water temperatures often correspond with a drop in oxygen, which causes stress to fish, triggering mass die-offs, according to officials with the Capitol Region Watershed District.
—Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
Most contracts that athletes are signing have 'outs' for schools and third-party collectives, centered around breaking NCAA rules triggering a way for schools to get rid of the problem.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
As the constituent galaxies get shoved together, their gases are driven towards their centers, triggering bursts of star formation.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 10 June 2026
Avoid triggering allergies and asthma from mold and mildew.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 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 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 2026 Social Security Trustees Report moved the program’s day of reckoning squarely into the next presidential term, projecting that the retirement trust fund will be depleted in 2032 — triggering an automatic 22% cut to every retirement and survivor benefit.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Iran’s hold over the critical Middle Eastern passageway has discouraged activity in the area, triggering a sweeping blockage of oil tankers and a global energy emergency.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026
Spikes in water temperatures often correspond with a drop in oxygen, which causes stress to fish, triggering mass die-offs, according to officials with the Capitol Region Watershed District.
—Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
Most contracts that athletes are signing have 'outs' for schools and third-party collectives, centered around breaking NCAA rules triggering a way for schools to get rid of the problem.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
As the constituent galaxies get shoved together, their gases are driven towards their centers, triggering bursts of star formation.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 10 June 2026
Avoid triggering allergies and asthma from mold and mildew.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 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 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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Namara Smith,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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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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To fill that void, Denver’s activating rookie inside linebacker Jordan Turner from the practice squad for Sunday’s game in Vegas.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
6 Dec. 2025
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Dallas elevated defensive end Isaiah Land from the practice squad, activating him for the Cowboys' primetime matchup against the Lions.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Different genes for different cytokines, growth factors or other proteins could be swapped in to target specific diseases of the ocular surface, potentially extending the approach beyond corneal wounds to chronic inflammatory conditions.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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The technology could eventually treat corneal injuries, severe dry eye disease and other inflammatory disorders of the ocular surface, though it has not yet been tested in humans.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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The New York Knicks ended their 53-year wait for a third NBA championship Saturday night, sparking wild celebrations across the city, some of which led to violence and arrests.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
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The fallout of the decision has reverberated beyond Washington, sparking reactions from politicians around the world.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Founded in 2003 by conceptual artist Michael Callies, a graduate of Frankfurt’s Stadelschüle, and former banker Stephan Jaax, dépendance resisted the explosive growth model pursued by many other galleries at the dawn of the millennium.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 June 2026
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More than any other single driver of that influence, the explosive growth of AI stands out.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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After a few minutes, police allowed the van to continue its journey, issuing only a warning citation to Abrego Garcia for driving on an expired license.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Though their onscreen chemistry was undoubtedly a driving force for the show, things took an unexpected turn circa 2013.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That’s when Mace gave an incendiary presentation on the House floor.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
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The Maine Senate candidate’s supporters shrugged off the Nazi tattoo and the mountain of old incendiary Reddit posts, drawn to his charisma and ready to believe in his redemption arc.—
Julia Terruso,
Time,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The keys for Alabama will be avoiding early mistakes, starting fast, and generating explosive plays to win the rematch.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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This mixes with warmer, saltier water beneath, generating more ocean turbulence, which in turn increases ice melting.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Triggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggering. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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