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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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That helped bring inflation down from its pandemic peak without triggering a recession, he points out.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Beijing thrives in that gray space and strategically aims to keep below the threshold of triggering all-out conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

It allows damaged or dangerous cells to die in a controlled way without triggering inflammation in nearby tissue.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Reading a letter from someone who has $10,000 or $10 million can be triggering — for different reasons.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

“In fact, I’m surprised they’ve kept it going so long. The Capitol will adjust by deactivating specific pods and then manually triggering them when their targets come in range.”

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins