Showing synonyms for triggered

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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Measures have been imposed by the regulators to try and curb excessive volatility, and they were triggered both on the way down Monday and then again on the way back up again Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Pratt, who lost his Pacific Palisades home in the fire, blamed Bass for the loss and said it triggered his entry into the race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

China wants stability on its border and influence in Pyongyang, but without being dragged into crises triggered by North Korea's nuclear ambitions.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

A stronger-than-expected jobs report triggered a market selloff, with the Nasdaq composite falling 4.2% and bond yields rising.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“You triggered the alarm system,” Joe said, shaking his head like he wasn’t sure why he was explaining himself.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller