as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
a reinstitution of the draft would catalyze protests around the country
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Recent Examples of catalyze
The bicycle brought personal transport to the masses for the first time, catalyzing disruptive societal change.
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Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 18 Mar. 2025
What could have remained a fleeting viral moment instead catalyzed an entire educational ecosystem spanning disciplines from business to humanities, STEM to personal development.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
For WeatherTech, the impetus to return to the Big Game was catalyzed by a creative idea about older women going wild, which was developed by one of Pinnacle’s art directors and pitched to MacNeil last spring, Magnusson said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Big tax cuts and even larger budget deficits, high tariffs, and severe tightening of the labor market because of major immigrant deportations (or even the fear of them) are likely to catalyze higher inflation.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 18 Mar. 2025
What could have remained a fleeting viral moment instead catalyzed an entire educational ecosystem spanning disciplines from business to humanities, STEM to personal development.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
For WeatherTech, the impetus to return to the Big Game was catalyzed by a creative idea about older women going wild, which was developed by one of Pinnacle’s art directors and pitched to MacNeil last spring, Magnusson said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Big tax cuts and even larger budget deficits, high tariffs, and severe tightening of the labor market because of major immigrant deportations (or even the fear of them) are likely to catalyze higher inflation.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyze
Verb
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The project is also intended to contribute to maintaining existing forests and creating new ones.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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This chronic condition causes patches of lighter skin.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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The sweeping new tariffs are likely to cause inflation and slow economic growth, according to economists.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
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The investigation claimed that CK Hutchison subsidiary Panama Ports generated $3.78 billion from its operations at the Balboa and Cristóbal ports between 1997 and 2023, while Panama received just $236 million.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Beyond simple transcription, AI agents can generate role-specific summaries, ensuring each attendee gets the most relevant takeaways—so a designer, for instance, doesn’t have to sift through a technical developer’s responsibilities.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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These roles lean towards the generic but the savvy casting of veteran actors still manage to bring some character to their anonymity without drawing focus from the play’s principal mission.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Edwards had brought Miami within one in the bottom of the frame with an RBI single, but Otto Lopez struck out and Eric Wagaman popped out to end the game.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Read the full story by Martha McHardy on Newsweek. 11:52 AM EDT U.S. tariffs prompt strategic shifts for businesses, warns European Chamber The European Chamber of Commerce in China has stated that the latest U.S. tariffs will force many companies to rethink their business models and supply chains.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Turkey has emerged as a key player in Syria, prompting concerns in Israel over the possibility of Turkey expanding its military presence inside the country.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For example, a carbon tax puts a price on carbon emissions by produced by products as a way of reducing environmental impacts.—
Mary Anna Mancuso,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
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Carbon dioxide can make plants grow bigger and faster, and produce more flowers, which leads to more pollen.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
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No matter your best intentions, the fact remains that styles change, as do our tastes.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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They’re more geared toward controlling it, with uniform requirements that do more to hinder progress than protect the marketplace.—
Mary Anna Mancuso,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Catalyze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyze. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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