catalysts

NOUN

something which incites activity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

impetus incentive motivation stimulant

STRONG

adjuvant agitator enzyme goad impulse incendiary incitation incitement reactant reactionary spur synergist

WEAK

radical stimulus spark plug wave maker

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block hindrance

WEAK

blockage preventer prevention

Example Sentences

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Stock catalysts include potential M&A activity and new product launches, the analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Hong Leong downgrades the Malaysian banking sector’s rating to neutral from overweight given the absence of immediate near-term catalysts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

The next major catalysts for the stock, according to Baird’s Ben Kallo, include the unveiling and start of production of Tesla’s delayed Optimus humanoid robot and new energy products.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

As Bergin sees it, Accenture’s financial profile won’t recover as anticipated, leaving the stock without near-term catalysts.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Hearing about Rosa Parks and her protest showed me that there is hope for me and all the students in Ms. G’s classes to truly be catalysts for change.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers