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mold triggers my allergies
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Recent Examples of triggers
CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Something hopeful could turn into a real disappointment that triggers an old wound.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Ashe juniper trees, whose pollen triggers what's known in Texas as cedar fever, shed pollen in the winter.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
The request triggers eye rolls from their fellow participants, who laugh and chat between frames, barely acknowledging the couple—moments Finzer and Kuo use instead to get touch-ups from their own hair and makeup team.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
Something about being in motion—engaging in the romantic pursuit of travel—triggers idea generation.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Ultraviolet light from its host star triggers the creation of sulfur dioxide in the upper atmosphere, and a massive sub-surface magma ocean acts as a buffer, storing and releasing volatile gases over billions of years.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
Jumping from humid 85-degree tropical air into a cool swimming pool normally triggers a jolt of cold shock.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
And the risks to the global economy are rising as the war with Iran triggers the largest oil supply disruption in history.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Doncic was cleared to play Sunday after the NBA rescinded his 16th technical foul of the season, which triggers a one-game suspension.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Something hopeful could turn into a real disappointment that triggers an old wound.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Ashe juniper trees, whose pollen triggers what's known in Texas as cedar fever, shed pollen in the winter.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
The request triggers eye rolls from their fellow participants, who laugh and chat between frames, barely acknowledging the couple—moments Finzer and Kuo use instead to get touch-ups from their own hair and makeup team.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
Something about being in motion—engaging in the romantic pursuit of travel—triggers idea generation.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Ultraviolet light from its host star triggers the creation of sulfur dioxide in the upper atmosphere, and a massive sub-surface magma ocean acts as a buffer, storing and releasing volatile gases over billions of years.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
Jumping from humid 85-degree tropical air into a cool swimming pool normally triggers a jolt of cold shock.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
And the risks to the global economy are rising as the war with Iran triggers the largest oil supply disruption in history.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 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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When the brain perceives threat or stress, a small structure called the amygdala activates the body’s alarm system.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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The pattern-aware Moon activates your 10th House of Career, supporting practical steps that showcase your skills and leadership in all settings.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wang, however, projects each of these choice from deep within, crafting a character who’s both uncomfortable with his reactions to people, emotions and external stimuli, but is, at this point in his life, also unfortunately used to his discomforts, and begrudgingly accepts them.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Silence and Darkness Induces a Meditative State Sensory deprivation, the intentional removal of external stimuli like sounds or visuals (a la sitting in a coffin), can reduce brain stimulation and cause a state of deep relaxation.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Outside,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to data from online shipping marketplace Freightos, the first week of the war saw many bookings suspended, which raised alarms that trade could become increasingly constrained in the weeks to come.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
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Another section of the framework that has raised alarms is onewhich addresses preventing censorship and protecting free speech.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Every exchange reveals a story, sparks a friendship and changes a life.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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As the Middle East conflict reshapes shipping corridors and sparks concerns of fuel costs, FedEx is appearing to shrug off any serious impacts to its business.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the work analyzed the state of Ni catalysts using scanning transmission electron microscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy, together with in situ high energy resolution fluorescence detected X-ray absorption spectroscopy.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Once the contracts roll off, the mechanical buying and selling tied to hedging will fade, potentially leaving Bitcoin more exposed to external catalysts.—
Sidhartha Shukla,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The social experience of living in Margaritaville, focused around the central activity space, drives much of the interest.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Lower compensation drives workers away, reduces availability and increases turnover.—
Peter Mattes,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Plus, rooftop generators will not be allowed, and limits were placed around generator testing.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Many challenges to overcome To this end, any aircraft variant will need to have some form of compact generators and cooling systems.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, productions that promote the state’s narrative receive support and financial incentives like tax breaks.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The bigger lesson for HR leaders is that Tulsa’s strategy is not really about cash incentives alone.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Triggers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggers. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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