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
Between 2007 and 2022, their annual payrolls have soared by 123%, underscoring their growing influence and critical role in catalyzing the labor market and fostering economic and job growth.
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Ana Valdez, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
During the 20th century, our ballooning population scaled up to all corners of the Earth and has become capable of catalyzing global-scale environmental change.
—Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
On a broader level, her appointment signals that hockey has the potential to become more inclusive and progressive, potentially catalyzing cultural change within the sport.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Good morning, Today marks one year since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, in which about 1,200 people were killed, leading Israel to retaliate and catalyzing the war in Gaza.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Scientific and technological innovation spurred by federal and private investments in R&D and economic development is catalyzing job creation, augmentation, and elimination nationwide.
—Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
However, data is a powerful lever for catalyzing change that business leaders do not tend to utilize effectively.
—Chaitanya Indukuri, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Ana Valdez, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
During the 20th century, our ballooning population scaled up to all corners of the Earth and has become capable of catalyzing global-scale environmental change.
—Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
On a broader level, her appointment signals that hockey has the potential to become more inclusive and progressive, potentially catalyzing cultural change within the sport.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Good morning, Today marks one year since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, in which about 1,200 people were killed, leading Israel to retaliate and catalyzing the war in Gaza.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Scientific and technological innovation spurred by federal and private investments in R&D and economic development is catalyzing job creation, augmentation, and elimination nationwide.
—Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
However, data is a powerful lever for catalyzing change that business leaders do not tend to utilize effectively.
—Chaitanya Indukuri, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyzing
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At the event, a recruitment party for prospective employees, Musk’s main selling point was speed — touting the company’s pace in developing products, and creating AI tools in a fast and nimble environment, comparing xAI to an SR-71 jet.Richard Nieva, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The two met in the UK and eventually, the spark for creating a lifestyle brand was ignited.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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The collaborations helped Integrated start generating revenue (rare for young biotechs), which is currently at around $1 million this year.Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Investing in a franchise is often perceived as less of a financial risk than embarking on an independent enterprise, as well as offering the ability to be up and running and generating income relatively quickly.Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Nathan MacKinnon had no issues bringing the troubled star back into the fold after two weeks of practice.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Vail Resort will open for skiing on Friday and Purgatory will follow on Saturday, bringing the number of operating ski areas in Colorado to 10.John Meyer, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Alek Conic is co-producing on behalf of the Clockwork Film team, who are providing local production services in Serbia.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hiring was more muted across goods-producing industries.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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The growth of peer-to-peer marketplaces is a trend to watch in 2025 as brands are tasked with doing more with the same—or even fewer—resources and fashioning new revenue streams to drive better business outcomes.Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That might look like doing the dishes, going for a quick jog, or sorting through unread emails piling up in your inbox.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Catalyzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyzing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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