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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
JPMorgan sees some near-term catalysts leading to a big rally in Xpeng shares.
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Sean Conlon, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Astrological events like eclipses are viewed as powerful catalysts and harbingers of change and transformation, but nothing to be afraid of.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Embracing pressure as a privilege can transform challenges into catalysts for growth.
—Julia Rafal-Baer, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Career producers are often the catalysts for getting projects going in the first place.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
Several catalysts are set to drive shares of PNC Financial higher, according to Bank of America.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
As catalysts for growth, the analyst cited SM’s acquisitions in the Klondike area in Texas — where the company expects to complete eight wells this year — and the Uinta Basin in Utah.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
The revolution, rooted in a Vodou ceremony, heightened white fears that Black religious practices were catalysts for Black liberation.
—Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made By History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Most of that still comes from its retail business, but Prime Video is expected to be a growth driver, with sports, new entertainment programming, new ad formats and perhaps that expanded ad load all serving as catalysts coming in the next year.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalysts
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Brier notes that as AI becomes more integrated into business processes, companies need to establish clear guidelines and oversight mechanisms to manage potential risks and ensure responsible AI use.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Focusing exclusively on the positive can hinder emotional development, leading to shallow coping mechanisms and unrealistic outlooks on life.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Bio Essence plans to increase income through sales force strengthening, sales incentives, and marketing activities, and is exploring additional financing options.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company acknowledges the need for substantial additional project financing and government incentives to meet future obligations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Schultz Pass Road is maintained gravel/dirt suitable for most vehicles.Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Taxi, Uber, and truck drivers now fear for their jobs and some members of the public worry whether autonomous vehicles are safe without humans at the controls.Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ford vehicles powering homes and more Then there is the use of Ford's vehicles, especially the F-150 hybrid trucks with onboard generators and the all-electric Ford Lightnings, to help.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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All of the food is made by six chefs who work out of a nearby parking lot that houses their two fully functional mobile kitchens, which are operating on generators.NBC News, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Catalysts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalysts. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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