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to cause to function
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Recent Examples of triggers
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Early withdrawal typically triggers a penalty that can wipe out a meaningful chunk of the interest earned.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
According to Plunge, cold-water immersion triggers norepinephrine, a chemical messenger that delivers a burst of energy while sharpening focus.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Deep sleep triggers the hormone’s release.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
After initially being given three to four months to live, Sasse, 54, entered a clinical trial for a drug called daraxonrasib, an oral therapy (pill) that is designed to block the defective gene that triggers uncontrolled cellular growth.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The inflammation from meningitis typically triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Researchers also found oxybenzone damages DNA and triggers premature skeleton formation that can encase entire larvae.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
One click of an external button triggers the auto-emptying dock to suck out debris, depositing it into an internal dust bag.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Your mind is racing, and you’re tempted to say something impulsive, especially in a text, DM or conversation that triggers you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Early withdrawal typically triggers a penalty that can wipe out a meaningful chunk of the interest earned.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
According to Plunge, cold-water immersion triggers norepinephrine, a chemical messenger that delivers a burst of energy while sharpening focus.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Deep sleep triggers the hormone’s release.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
After initially being given three to four months to live, Sasse, 54, entered a clinical trial for a drug called daraxonrasib, an oral therapy (pill) that is designed to block the defective gene that triggers uncontrolled cellular growth.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The inflammation from meningitis typically triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Researchers also found oxybenzone damages DNA and triggers premature skeleton formation that can encase entire larvae.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
One click of an external button triggers the auto-emptying dock to suck out debris, depositing it into an internal dust bag.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
Walz also is calling for the Legislature to re-pass a ban on binary triggers, modifications for semiautomatic rifles that fire a shot when the trigger is pulled and again while released, greatly boosting the weapon’s rate of fire.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triggers
Verb
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The Moon in Sagittarius activates your 3rd House of Communication, encouraging direct expression and clearer exchanges.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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This activates systems in your body that control your stress levels and your hormones.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Migraine Triggers Increase Brain Sensitivity Research indicates that people prone to migraines have a nervous system that reacts more strongly to triggers such as stress, hormones, or sensory stimuli.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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The decision model positions the black box in a broader scenario that shows the interaction of external and internal stimuli as well as consumer responses.—
Félix Ortega MohedanoAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That alone should set off alarms.—
Jon Harris Maurer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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All of this alarms public health officials, who have long warned that unpasteurized milk can harbor risky germs.—
Laura Ungar,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Born blind and yearning for connection, his obsession sparks a subculture that helps shape the future of hacking and technology.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Benjamin Franklin linked sparks in the lab with lightning in the sky in his famous kite-flying experiment in 1752.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The previous two cycles saw TCU sign some of the biggest names in the sports, Hailey Van Lith and Olivia Miles, with both players being catalysts for deep NCAA Tournament runs.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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The team said the approach could also be used to design catalysts for other energy storage and conversion technologies, expanding its relevance beyond lithium-sulfur systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Imagining an eternity of this, Creasy disables his car’s braking system and drives into a concrete pylon.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during game five of the first round playoffs against the Orlando Magic last night.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cummins is benefiting from the AI boom as a maker of backup generators for data centers.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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In March, the Maryland Department of the Environment approved an air permit for the Frederick data center project, allowing for emergency backup generators to be installed at the site.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Rethinking the tax code BofA said AI will increase pressure on governments to provide wage insurance, enhanced unemployment benefits, reskilling incentives, and tax reform to ensure the gains from AI don’t concentrate in too few hands.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Provide state incentives for the expansion of private practitioners to take on 20% cliental of low-income, homeless and physically impaired patients to pay zero fees for services rendered.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Triggers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggers. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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