triggered

[trig-erd] / ˈtrɪg ərd /

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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And an artificial-intelligence arms race has triggered a capital-spending boom of epic proportions, propelling growth, minting millionaires—and leaving the U.S. stock market even more top-heavy than before.

From The Wall Street Journal

The dismal performance in this case was triggered by weak first-quarter earnings and a mixed outlook for the fiscal year.

From Barron's

After the collapse of major Wall Street firms triggered a financial crisis and a punishing economic downturn, Mr. Greenspan admitted error.

From The Wall Street Journal

Protests began under the loose umbrella title of Gen Z, triggered by a brief government ban on social media.

From Barron's

Her parliamentary petition successfully triggered a debate in January, raising awareness about the issue of data access.

From BBC