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 overnight drop in oil prices has “eased inflation fears, lifted market sentiment and triggered a broad rally across equities and bonds,” the analysts added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The start of the war with Iran in late February has stoked global crude prices and triggered a fresh round of inflation angst.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The team believes giant prey animals may have triggered an "evolutionary arms race" in which predators evolved stronger jaws and skulls to overpower increasingly massive herbivores.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

His pardon triggered protests by Hondurans living in the US, and those at home.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

She wondered how many other statues around the country were secretly automatons, waiting to be triggered.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan