triggering

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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triggering

Then, he was a military commander in Bamiyan, where the Taliban blew up ancient giant Buddha statues, triggering international shock and condemnation.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Moldova also said a Shahed-style drone -- used by Russia -- crashed on its territory, triggering a fire near the border with Ukraine.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

This is the future of AI: a gradual adoption process that works through its problems and integrates into society without triggering economic apocalypse.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

Another worry is that any effort to cap Treasury yields could backfire by triggering a selloff in corporate bonds.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

And though I tread with care, I think my instinct was right about its triggering other pods.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins