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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The investigation was triggered by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who had initially flagged Jasmeet Singh’s conduct and shared information with their American counterparts, which triggered the FBI’s investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Shares of Amazon moved briefly into record territory on Friday, just a few months after fears over the tech giant’s massive planned spending on artificial intelligence triggered a major selloff.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

This triggered a response and was where Arteta's story began.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

It also triggered one of the biggest outbursts of the protests that have periodically rocked the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Seeing that army seemed to have triggered some kind of memory, leaving him shell-shocked.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan