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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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There are other ways to transfer wealth without triggering the gift tax.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

His post went viral, triggering a wave of similar complaints from other students.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Losing a queen throws a tropical wasp colony into turmoil, triggering violent power struggles and social breakdowns.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

The account remained open for more than another year, triggering a dozen further internal alerts about its use by devices in Tehran, most recently in November 2025, the compliance report shows.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

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

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins