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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Even as its data-center ambitions take center stage, Qualcomm must contend with concerns over its smartphone business, which is navigating temporary revenue pressure triggered by memory supply constraints and inventory adjustments.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

“As a result, easing supply concerns triggered a broad liquidation of long positions, with volumes rising sharply.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

An 18-mile Lyft trip across Kansas City requested at roughly the same time on the same day triggered fares of $31, $50, $55 and $65, Consumer Reports said in its study.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Seated inside his blue office in the heart of the town, which has no paved roads, he explained that an incident in early February appeared to have triggered a large number of infections.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

But May's warm temperatures triggered a new crisis.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow