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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 team then exposed the resulting molecules to ultraviolet light, triggering chemical changes that produced entirely new compounds with potential medical applications.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

In 2002, ABC received a ruling from the FCC that “The View” qualifies as a “bona fide” news interview program that can conduct interviews with political candidates without triggering an equal-time obligation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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

Villa do not want to spend the £35m to make Harvey Elliott's loan from Liverpool permanent, with the attacking midfielder stuck on nine Premier League appearances - one short of triggering a deal.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Anyone not logged in to the NeuroLink right now will use it before long, triggering this new algorithm the instant they do.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu