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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This makes it seem that, at the very least, a mild recession will be triggered, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The U.S. extricated a pair of vessels but triggered an escalation from Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The Post also reported that Close earned $1.2 million last season before incentives and she triggered all 11 performance bonuses for an additional $180,000.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

And on Tuesday, the prime minister told the cabinet he would "get on with governing" and that a leadership contest had not been triggered.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

She wondered how many other statues around the country were secretly automatons, waiting to be triggered.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan