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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triggering

Lululemon didn’t help itself when it mistakenly brought out Japanese drums at a brand event in May at the Great Wall of China, triggering a wave of nationalist anger.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Hundreds of small businesses saw their inventories wiped out in the strike, triggering angry comments on social media.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

Announcing her departure on the social media platform X, external, Fleet said: "Honour of lifetime to be minister for safeguarding. Quickly found contents overwhelmingly triggering."

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

"Ferns responded to and delivered the fuel that fanned the flames, triggering repeated massive wildfires. A truly hellish world."

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 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