as in creating
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
a reinstitution of the draft would catalyze protests around the country
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Recent Examples of catalyzing
The researchers also recovered most of that catalyzing salt by filtering the solution after the process was completed.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
One tool for catalyzing this kind of higher-level adaptability is to cultivate an external perspective.
—David Michels, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The bicycle brought personal transport to the masses for the first time, catalyzing disruptive societal change.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 18 Mar. 2025
This is especially true once clever Mercury enters your creativity zone on March 3, catalyzing a fun and playful flow of ideas.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
Back then, the startup was catalyzing the race to the bottom in fees by offering commission-free trading.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Within 48 hours, the meme coin's value tripled from $20 to $70 per token, catalyzing over $24 billion in trading volume and pushing its market capitalization past $14 billion.
—Alexandra Andhov, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
This interplay could generate the kind of entropy that resolves itself by accident, potentially catalyzing the singularity many are quietly hoping for.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
This prosperity can then feed back to communities catalyzing further growth and reducing costs.
—Rose Marcario, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
One tool for catalyzing this kind of higher-level adaptability is to cultivate an external perspective.
—David Michels, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The bicycle brought personal transport to the masses for the first time, catalyzing disruptive societal change.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 18 Mar. 2025
This is especially true once clever Mercury enters your creativity zone on March 3, catalyzing a fun and playful flow of ideas.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
Back then, the startup was catalyzing the race to the bottom in fees by offering commission-free trading.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Within 48 hours, the meme coin's value tripled from $20 to $70 per token, catalyzing over $24 billion in trading volume and pushing its market capitalization past $14 billion.
—Alexandra Andhov, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
This interplay could generate the kind of entropy that resolves itself by accident, potentially catalyzing the singularity many are quietly hoping for.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
This prosperity can then feed back to communities catalyzing further growth and reducing costs.
—Rose Marcario, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyzing
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His retirement saw the end of an era, creating a vacuum in a sport closely tethered to his name and achievements.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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While speaking independently, James and Josh concurred that AI, electronic trading platforms, and algorithmic trading is creating a technological arms race.—
Barnet Sherman,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The immediate process of the transformation of the US into a singular, potential revisionist power, is generating enormous volatility.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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According to city figures, the arena draws more than 1 million guests per year to 230-plus events, generating more than 450,000 hotel nights.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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Real intimacy lies in bringing your beautifully flawed self into the experience.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Adam Digby is the Juventus correspondent for Forbes and is Serie A writer, bringing you the biggest and best stories that Italian football has to offer.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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The user manual will provide this information, as well as guidance on how to open the fan, if doing so is permissible.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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Authorities initially said a 4-year-old girl doing laundry with her mother and a 30-year-old man died.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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While she's become a pop culture phenomenon, spawning numerous parodies from Saturday Night Live, Ariana Grande and TikTok users online, Nara finds her own inspiration closer to home.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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That film was a box office hit, earning $136 million at the global box office and spawning four sequels.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Catalyzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyzing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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