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
The initiative has supported more than 1,000 founders through mentorship, virtual training, and financial backing, solidifying its role as a catalyst for change.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 Nov. 2024
Junior running back Braylon Toliver is their key catalyst on offense, while senior linebacker Carson Hageman is the heart of the defense.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
Cruising To Success More than a mere maritime success story, Dubai’s vibrant yachting scene is a catalyst for economic growth.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The analyst cited improving growth trends as a catalyst for the upgrade.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 Nov. 2024
Junior running back Braylon Toliver is their key catalyst on offense, while senior linebacker Carson Hageman is the heart of the defense.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
Cruising To Success More than a mere maritime success story, Dubai’s vibrant yachting scene is a catalyst for economic growth.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The analyst cited improving growth trends as a catalyst for the upgrade.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Here's what experts say about the chances of another stimulus check What does Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy mean for you? 5 ways to tackle your credit card debt before the holidays Want to have your credit card debt forgiven?Kate Gibson, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
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November’s China Brief from McKinsey & Company highlights a number of low-level indicators (from economic stimulus measures to property transactions) that show consumption has gained some momentum in recent months.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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In 1999, when Hugo Chávez rose to power in Venezuela, his government took care of providing fuel to Cuba at preferential prices, and the blackouts dissipated.Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
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Not in a vindictive way at all, but just in a sense of, like, fuel to my fire.Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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These tools ensure precise incisions and minimal scarring.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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To help small businesses succeed, said Friedrich, Amazon offers a wide range of new and improved tools and services and creates programs to help increase their visibility among Amazon customers to drive their business growth.Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
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Ekster This super svelte smart wallet is durable and provides easy and swift access to your cards, thanks to a trigger button that pops them out of the top.Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Setting the actuation point to 0.8 or 1.0mm shortens the trigger and increases the key’s sensitivity.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Never mind the state’s policies (high gas taxes, special fuels mandate and a push to end fossil-fuels production) are the real causes of crushing gas prices.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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In addition to declining hormonal levels, causes of low libido in women can include relationship problems, anxiety or depression, and metabolic conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes.Akshay Syal, M.D., NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The mechanisms for publicly projecting a presidential winner in the media, officially counting the votes and formally electing a president are separate from a candidate conceding the race.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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The activation mechanism of rat vanilloid receptor 1 by capsaicin involves the pore domain and differs from the activation by either acid or heat Niigata University School of Medicine.Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
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Adding impetus to their effort is the fact Israeli military strikes are now hitting UN peacekeeping bases in southern Lebanon, which house European troops.Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
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Although this significant event may come to be in 2022, its founder began her art journey long before its impetus.Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
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The rebel spark in my heart, though, wasn’t completely snuffed.Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Sluggish vote counts could fuel distrust in the election, spark protests and paralyze governance.Mike Allen, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Catalyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyst. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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