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triggers

USTRIG-urz/ˈtɹɪɡɚz/UKTRIG-uhz/ˈtɹɪɡəz/

2 meanings of triggers

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of trigger. Use this form when you mean more than one trigger.

    The old rifle had two triggers, one for each barrel.

    Loud noises and crowded rooms are common triggers for her anxiety.

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  2. 2
    verb
    Third-person singular present of trigger. Use this form with he, she, or it.

    A single spark triggers the whole chain reaction.

    Pollen triggers his allergies every spring.

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triggers is a form of trigger

trigger, noun: A small lever you pull with your finger to fire a gun. Full entry

Forms
triggertriggers plural
Spelling
trigger → triggers: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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