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triggers

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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Cerebras, though, has decided to greenlight share sales based on 11 triggers over the opening six months of trading, with some selling allowed almost immediately.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

"It turned out that roseoflavin triggers ferroptosis in low concentrations," says the group leader, "our experiments show the feasibility of this concept."

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Anything over 900 units per 100ml triggers advice to stay out of the water.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Tuz said while they recognize the market has gone up a lot, especially for certain industry groups, they have about three or four sell triggers.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Something in his earlier words triggers my interest.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu