CATALYZERS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

catalyzers

noun

plural of catalyzer

as in mechanisms

something that arouses action or activity The workshop proved a catalyzer for a career change.

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Noun

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

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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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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

Definition of fuels

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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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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

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But as the movie awkwardly pivots to weighty themes like forgiveness, honor and grief, the initial sparks of subversiveness fizzle out.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
In fact, many of Hollywood’s power couples started out as friends before any sparks started flying between them.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of sparks

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