as in tool
something that arouses action or activity
The workshop proved a catalyzer for a career change.
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Noun
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That would mark the first withdrawal under this tool since February 2025, according to Bloomberg calculations based on the operation plan released late on Friday.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026 -
Leavitt is still more a collection of tools than a finished product right now, but those tools have first-round upside, to be sure.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Steeper gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices are making driving and air travel more expensive.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Dahm has a good idea of what’s going wrong, with boost creep from the internal wastegate causing sudden spikes up to 22 psi that appear to be blowing fuel into the oil catch can.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This Oxo spinner remains one of the most reliable options, with a smooth pump mechanism and sturdy construction that holds up better than most.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Together, these mechanisms prevent the battery’s active materials from degrading or from escaping across the membrane, thereby ensuring long-term stability.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Beginning with the stimulus of a cup or two of strong coffee, fifteen-year-old Columbia College sophomore George Templeton Strong started a diary in 1835.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Apr. 2026
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The project aims to produce materials that change their mechanical properties and shape in response to external light stimuli.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The island’s energy is provided from the mainland, with a gasoline backup generator and supplemental solar capability in place.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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This helped the show reduce its CO2 emissions by 65 percent over the last season by using grid power as well as battery generators (instead of diesel).—
MIchelle Duff,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pau Cubarsi was back to his best, as was Pedri, who appeared to have lost some of his characteristic spark in recent matches following his return from a hamstring injury.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Chip Kelly will try to bring some spark to Northwestern’s long-struggling offense as coordinator.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns, among others, may all be waiting until next year to pull the trigger on a QB.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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For whatever reason, the man didn’t pull the trigger and the Honda drove away.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2026
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Outside, guests had to walk for blocks to get outside of streets blocked by police vehicles.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Catalyzer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyzer. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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