as in stimulus
something that arouses action or activity
Her expulsion from the university proved to be a catalyst for needed change.
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Recent Examples of catalyst
In the United Kingdom, a recent catalyst of discovery came in the form of two centuries-old weapons discovered by a metal detectorist.
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Irene Wright
july 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
There was a lot of sanding, filler primer, bondo, and several different passes of automotive paints, plus a two-part catalyst clear coat to finish it off.
—ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
And, maybe above all, hate the possible catalyst behind every decision — from slapping the window to finding the rock to going back to the bar to throwing it through that specific window.
—Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
The conversation will explore the urgent role of politics in this moment, the impact of federal policy on everyday lives, and how state leadership can be a catalyst for closing the racial wealth gap, expanding opportunity, and protecting our freedoms.
—Essence, 7 July 2025
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Irene Wright
july 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
There was a lot of sanding, filler primer, bondo, and several different passes of automotive paints, plus a two-part catalyst clear coat to finish it off.
—ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
And, maybe above all, hate the possible catalyst behind every decision — from slapping the window to finding the rock to going back to the bar to throwing it through that specific window.
—Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
The conversation will explore the urgent role of politics in this moment, the impact of federal policy on everyday lives, and how state leadership can be a catalyst for closing the racial wealth gap, expanding opportunity, and protecting our freedoms.
—Essence, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyst
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Chinese markets were sharply higher in earlier trading, buoyed by signs of possible additional stimulus measures in China and Goldman Sachs Group’s upgrade of Hong Kong stocks to market-weight.—
Teresa Cerojano,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Using a tool to measure how patients perceive stimuli like temperature and touch, researchers in Germany found that women with lipedema had a lower pain threshold compared with other women.—
Francesca Gilbard,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Depending on the membership level, members can get free delivery, 2X fuel points and savings on groceries, in addition to the same sale and digital coupons that the grocer offers to all of its customers.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
15 July 2025
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Buc-ee’s has $25 million in annual gross taxable sales, which comes in part from its 18 million gallons of fuel sold each year, according to the presentation.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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And Marcus Wheatland, known as the doctor of the swells, was a medical practitioner and a pioneer of X-rays as a diagnostic tool.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 July 2025
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For many, this trend is both logical and necessary: the skill sets, tools and time required to defend against modern threats are out of reach for many lean internal teams.—
Nolan Garrett,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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A lot of the sifting involves pressing triggers to cycle through sub-menus within a specific screen and toggling between characters within those sub-menus.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This summer also has been notable for its lack of monsoonal moisture — weather that can cause uncomfortably high humidity and trigger thunderstorms in the local mountains.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The cause of canker sores remains unclear, the Mayo Clinic says, but researchers suspect a combination of factors contributes to outbreaks.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 July 2025
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Those with poor nutrition might consider this cause as well, but its best to speak to your health care provider before reaching a conclusion.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Designing solutions where payment lifecycles include strong alerting mechanisms is crucial.—
Sunny Banerjee,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In the Chicago area, the mechanisms for alerting the public vary county by county, and, in some cases, city by city.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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But another member of the Southeastern Connecticut delegation who served as the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Aundre Bumgardner, D-Groton, said that the Plainfield proposal had been the primary impetus for the bill.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
9 July 2025
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Still, Streeter suggested that further pressure from the U.K. regulator could provide the impetus required to accelerate changes within the company.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
8 July 2025
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Lacan’s arrival comes at a perfect moment for the Sun, who are in desperate need of a spark coming off a brutal four-game road trip last week.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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The spark seemed to fade, then the extra effort went AWOL.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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“Catalyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyst. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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