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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The European Central Bank is expected to hold interest rates steady again on Thursday as policymakers weigh concerns about higher inflation triggered by the Middle East war against worries about weakening growth.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Mary’s humiliation at the Netherfield Ball was originally what triggered Hadlow’s interest in writing a novel from the perspective of the less-discussed Bennet sister.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Mrs Perry's death triggered a national debate about the nature of school inspections, and her sister Prof Julia Waters led a campaign to change the previous system.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Still, the contagion has triggered a broader market retreat, raising concerns about the interconnectedness of DeFi applications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The arrival of the sweet potato triggered a further explosion in recent centuries.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond