instigate
verb (used with object)
to cause by incitement; foment.
instigated
Example Sentences
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Her words have instigated protests - albeit not grand in scale - on both sides of the argument, and once again catapulted the debate around transgender women in sport into the spotlight.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
In the most important Phase 3 trials, Zepbound’s highest dose instigated a 20.9% weight loss, while Wegovy’s produced a 14.9% weight loss.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
The incident, which Beijing said was instigated by Philippine personnel, sparked a round of condemnation from Manila's allies.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
"The minister for communities has instigated some important reviews that hopefully will result in the removal of some barriers to the delivery of social housing," he said.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
Lawrence replied defensively that “the radio-sodium experiments were instigated by me alone,” adding, “I did suggest looking for artificial radioactivity this way and actively supervised the experiments.”
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
