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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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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

Among the sale triggers: first-quarter earnings likely in June, second-quarter earnings, and then a series of dates set two weeks apart starting in late August.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Tuz said while they recognize the market has gone up a lot, especially for certain industry groups, they have about three or four sell triggers.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Those triggers will be everywhere, anywhere, any time.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin