trigger
noun
a small projecting tongue in a firearm that, when pressed by the finger, actuates the mechanism that discharges the weapon.
triggering
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present participleof trigger.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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These experiments provided evidence that declining NRF2 activity can directly disrupt oligodendrocyte function, potentially triggering changes in myelin and nerve fibers that contribute to cognitive decline.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
The Norte fire in south Orange County broke out amid strong Santa Ana winds on Friday morning, triggering mandatory evacuations in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The benchmark index had opened 8% lower, triggering a temporary halt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
In some versions, a catastrophic event occurred in the past, triggering society’s collapse.”
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2026
Making matters worse, he’d bombed during their first debate in October, triggering a wave of eleventh-hour anxiety among donors and advisers.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
