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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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Researchers have made the ground shake in southern Switzerland, triggering thousands of tiny earthquakes in a monitored setting, as they seek to discover seismicity insights that could reduce risks.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

In Thursday’s filing, Buzzfeed said that if it was unable to make the payment by May 18, it would go into default on its loans, potentially triggering a bankruptcy filing.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Chief Executive Matthew Prince said the cuts were a response to AI triggering a “paradigm shift” in the software industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

As we hurried down the road, I explained to her how Frankie and I had rushed to Mr. Whitby’s place after triggering the vision at the World’s Fair.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros