triggered

[trig-erd] / ˈtrɪg ərd /

VERB

cause to happen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bring about cause generate produce prompt provoke set off spark start

STRONG

activate elicit

WEAK

give rise to set in motion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy end halt prevent stop

WEAK

block check

Example Sentences

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A drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power station in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Trump’s post triggered a huge drop in oil prices and a jump in the S&P 500 index.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

In theory, an immediate leadership contest could be triggered by a Labour MP with enough support to challenge the prime minister.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"I won't forget it, how I felt - it triggered in me the most horrendous adrenaline shock," says George, a founder director of a fintech startup company from Devon.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

As the 2000s progressed, however, consumer habits shifted away from department stores and malls, which triggered their eventual decline.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly