catalysts

noun

plural of catalyst
as in fuels
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 catalysts Ruthenium oxide, one of the industry’s benchmark catalysts, required 250 mEV, leaving the nickel material only 50 mEV behind despite using inexpensive metals. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026 But now the stock could bounce back, especially given its exposure to multiple end markets that offer secular growth catalysts, according to Raymond James. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 Speedy left fielder Chandler Simpson is one of the offensive catalysts. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 For decades, demonstrations and protests, including those led by students, have served as catalysts for institutional change, both politically and socially. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 So many designs lacked some of the subtle details that make evolved enzymes such great catalysts. — ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026 It is expected to be one of the first major catalysts for Panther Island. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalysts
  1. fuels
  2. tools
  3. mechanisms
  4. triggers
  5. causes
  6. incentives
  7. vehicles
  8. reasons
Noun
  • Start with the community With a pragmatic and fair approach, data center infrastructure can operate from a combination of baseload fuels, battery storage, and renewables, while prioritizing community needs and impacts.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Chemical plants need vast quantities of this gas to manufacture fertilizers, refine fuels, and make everyday plastics.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
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  • In 2005, Chris and Robin Sorensen created the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, with a mission of providing first-responders with life-saving equipment, tools and education.
    — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Mia Lerner, a 17-year-old high school senior in California and a youth body image activist, knows the toll these digital tools can take.
    — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of tools
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  • All Googlebooks have a metal chassis, and while most include hinge mechanisms beneath their touchpads, the Lenovo Googlebook has haptic motors beneath the touchpads to simulate the clicking sensation.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Peptides tinker with the body’s fundamental mechanisms for growth, healing, and inflammation, which can lead to a cancerous overgrowth of tissue and trigger immune problems in some people.
    — Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of mechanisms
Noun
  • Walz also is calling for the Legislature to re-pass a ban on binary triggers, modifications for semiautomatic rifles that fire a shot when the trigger is pulled and again while released, greatly boosting the weapon’s rate of fire.
    — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
Definition of triggers
Noun
  • The Hurts episode is an apt reminder of why the organization seeks to educate the public more about symptoms and causes.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Griffin’s contributions highlight the role wealthy donors play in Florida politics, where political committees can raise substantial sums to support candidates and causes.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of causes
Noun
  • Automakers and their suppliers need incentives to invest in robotics and advanced equipment.
    — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Lula and Bolsonaro discussed the value of the minimum wage, public security policies, Brazil's free healthcare system initiatives and incentives for agribusiness.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of incentives
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  • With more than 50 years of experience in subsea robotics, ISE has delivered over 250 underwater vehicles to customers in more than 20 countries worldwide, according to a press release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In his statement, Earley noted the two Customs and Border Patrol vehicles stayed at the polling place for 10 minutes before leaving, and that his office didn’t receive any calls about the incident.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of vehicles
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  • Experts studying fear have theorized that one of the major reasons people are flocking to horror experiences lately — whether theme parks, novels or movies — is that the world feels so uncertain.
    — Ayesha Rascoe, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
  • But the offensive line has turned out to be TCU’s biggest weakness this season and one of the primary reasons the program sits at 3-4 (1-3 Big 12).
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of reasons

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