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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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In Thursday’s filing, Buzzfeed said that if it was unable to make the payment by May 18, it would go into default on its loans, potentially triggering a bankruptcy filing.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The plan says Hamas – which led the deadly attack and mass hostage taking in Israel in October 2023, triggering the war – should have no role in future governance.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

India blamed Pakistan for backing the attack -- a charge Islamabad denied -- triggering tit-for-tat diplomatic measures and a sharp military escalation.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Together, the findings show that FveIPT2 can selectively enhance fruit chemistry without triggering the typical hormone-driven changes that affect growth.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

“The triggering circuit,” Kadalyi said cheerfully, “isn’t attached. It remains with me. You see?”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick