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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A road rage incident at a stoplight in Hollywood a few years ago, triggered by Lee’s delayed response to a green light, became the catalyst for the first season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The network failure during the Maui fires triggered an internal feud at FirstNet Authority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

One installation, triggered by flushing the toilet inside the Tardis, emits the sound of the fictional time machine taking off.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

"By disabling Ant2, we triggered a complete shift in how T cells produce and use energy," explains Prof. Berger.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

The ash will become fuel, and the Sun will be triggered into a second round of fusion reactions.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan