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triggering

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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That reaction is mainly driven by changes in progesterone levels, which peak, and oestrogen, which fluctuates, triggering strong feelings of despair, loss and a lack of control.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

That helped bring inflation down from its pandemic peak without triggering a recession, he points out.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The team believes this process could eventually be used as a cancer treatment by shutting down vitamin B2 metabolism in tumors and triggering cancer cell death.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

In 2002, ABC received a ruling from the FCC that “The View” qualifies as a “bona fide” news interview program that can conduct interviews with political candidates without triggering an equal-time obligation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

And though I tread with care, I think my instinct was right about its triggering other pods.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins