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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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The skies may have darkened for years as volcanic material blocked sunlight around the globe, triggering severe cooling.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Villa do not want to spend the £35m to make Harvey Elliott's loan from Liverpool permanent, with the attacking midfielder stuck on nine Premier League appearances - one short of triggering a deal.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The plastic, rice-sized pellets he buys for local phone case and EV battery factories jumped wildly in March, triggering days of panic that jammed the small town's roads as factories rushed to stock up.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Sentiment for healthcare equipment and services weakened further, triggering a new buy signal, said the strategists.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

“In fact, I’m surprised they’ve kept it going so long. The Capitol will adjust by deactivating specific pods and then manually triggering them when their targets come in range.”

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins