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catalysts

NOUN

something which incites activity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

impetus incentive motivation stimulant

STRONG

adjuvant agitator enzyme goad impulse incendiary incitation incitement reactant reactionary spur synergist

WEAK

radical stimulus spark plug wave maker

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block hindrance

WEAK

blockage preventer prevention

Example Sentences

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And analysts have been raising their price targets for the company, saying that the chip maker has a number of catalysts.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

After a strong run this year, catalysts for further growth look limited, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Nowak sees four developing products and catalysts that could drive the stock higher, creating an “AI winner” that generates billions in new revenue and powers 2028 earnings upside of between $1 and $3 a share.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The study showed that BNCF100 could be regenerated at lower temperatures than existing water-splitting catalysts while continuing to produce hydrogen over 10 production cycles.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Hearing about Rosa Parks and her protest showed me that there is hope for me and all the students in Ms. G’s classes to truly be catalysts for change.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers