triggers

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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Among the sale triggers: first-quarter earnings likely in June, second-quarter earnings, and then a series of dates set two weeks apart starting in late August.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

"It turned out that roseoflavin triggers ferroptosis in low concentrations," says the group leader, "our experiments show the feasibility of this concept."

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

The by-election date is yet to be announced and depends on when the government triggers the formal process.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Tuz said while they recognize the market has gone up a lot, especially for certain industry groups, they have about three or four sell triggers.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

“It could be the pills are delaying your sickness. Even without any pills, it could be you just haven’t met any of your triggers yet.”

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon