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triggers

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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When the shark takes the bait, it triggers the satellite-linked GPS unit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The infinite size of these drab catacombs triggers sense-memories of feeling small and confused in an ordinary place that feels all wrong.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Scientists believe excess fat inside liver cells triggers inflammation, tissue damage, and scarring over time.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Antonelli said after the race that "still sometimes it triggers you a little bit how the system works".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

She wants to be absolutely sure that being in the same room with Olly didn’t activate any of my triggers.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon