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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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The skies may have darkened for years as volcanic material blocked sunlight around the globe, triggering severe cooling.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Should Barcelona opt against triggering the option by the stated deadline, it would not prevent them from offering the same sum later in the window.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

In Thursday’s filing, Buzzfeed said that if it was unable to make the payment by May 18, it would go into default on its loans, potentially triggering a bankruptcy filing.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

India blamed Pakistan for backing the attack -- a charge Islamabad denied -- triggering tit-for-tat diplomatic measures and a sharp military escalation.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“I think so, but it’s the alarm system the cables are attached to that’s complicated. I doubt I could do it without triggering Black Protocol.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo