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Recent Examples of catalyzed
In short, the transformer unlocked the full processing power of GPUs and catalyzed rapid increases in the scale of language models.
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Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
The emergence of such VC-PE bridge funds has only been catalyzed by economic headwinds as venture funding continues to be down, with 2024 set to be the second straight year in which VC fundraising is less than half of 2021 or 2022.
—Joash Lee, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Suzanne believes that change, whether improving one’s health, career, or relationships, is catalyzed when the discomfort of staying the same outweighs the effort to transform.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, discourse surrounding Project 2025 catalyzed the Black community’s advocacy for policies that prioritize equitable access to capital, healthcare, and education.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The pivotal error catalyzed the Dodgers' five-run rally from a 5-0 deficit — a turning point in their eventual 7-6 win to clinch the game, and the championship.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Is the human species forsaking the very attribute that catalyzed our evolution from tree-dwellers to global conquerors?
—Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 10 Dec. 2024
This economic disparity has catalyzed many to create their own opportunities through diversified income streams.
—Rebekah Bastian, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This ascent has catalyzed the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi), popularized blockchain technology, and sparked numerous developments within the health and education sectors that are reshaping industries well beyond finance.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
The emergence of such VC-PE bridge funds has only been catalyzed by economic headwinds as venture funding continues to be down, with 2024 set to be the second straight year in which VC fundraising is less than half of 2021 or 2022.
—Joash Lee, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Suzanne believes that change, whether improving one’s health, career, or relationships, is catalyzed when the discomfort of staying the same outweighs the effort to transform.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, discourse surrounding Project 2025 catalyzed the Black community’s advocacy for policies that prioritize equitable access to capital, healthcare, and education.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The pivotal error catalyzed the Dodgers' five-run rally from a 5-0 deficit — a turning point in their eventual 7-6 win to clinch the game, and the championship.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Is the human species forsaking the very attribute that catalyzed our evolution from tree-dwellers to global conquerors?
—Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 10 Dec. 2024
This economic disparity has catalyzed many to create their own opportunities through diversified income streams.
—Rebekah Bastian, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This ascent has catalyzed the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi), popularized blockchain technology, and sparked numerous developments within the health and education sectors that are reshaping industries well beyond finance.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyzed
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Companies created between December 3, 2024, and December 23, 2024, now have an additional 21 days from their original deadlines to submit their reports.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Revised Reporting Deadlines For companies created or registered before January 1, 2024, the deadline to file initial beneficial ownership reports has been extended to January 13, 2025.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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There were double training sessions and the days were long, but by spending an intense period of time together, that unity was generated.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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News of the burning Christmas tree generated headlines around the world as the Islamist faction that toppled ex-President Bashar al-Assad aims to restore peace in the nation.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
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He was brought here to be a difference maker, brought here with the same kind of Hail Mary the Jets once threw at another aging Green Bay quarterback named Favre.Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The king of kvetch and a droll master of everyday existential lament, the comedian and actor brought an actor’s intensity to his comedy, and a comic’s timing and pacing to every acting gig.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Indian Lake region was the hardest hit by storms that spawned nine tornadoes across the state that day.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
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The film, which centers on a group of teen girls who share a pair of mysterious jeans, grossed $42 million worldwide and spawned a 2008 sequel.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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As demand for plastics grows, hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has produced an abundant supply of natural gas, an important feedstock for making plastics.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Neither win produced widespread acclaim because both Claggett and Ortiz were viewed as less-than-challenging opposition.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Catalyzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyzed. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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