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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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If the Fed sheds Treasures, it risks triggering a market panic if the process isn’t carefully calibrated and communicated.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

These interruptions reduce oxygen levels and increase carbon dioxide in the body, triggering a range of harmful effects.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Federal immigration agents targeted at least one business here, arresting more than 40 immigrant workers and triggering civil unrest as they carried out sweeps across Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

That decision threatened the port’s operation, triggering alarm among cruise lines and county leaders, as well as criticism of the county for not stepping in earlier to prevent the sale of the land.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 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