Synonyms of sparks

sparks 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spark

1

as in sparkles

to give off sparks

the broken radio sparked and smoked the instant it was plugged in

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sparkles
• glows
• flashes
• shines
• burns
• scintillates
• flames
• blazes
• twinkles
• combusts
• lights (up)
• radiates
• flares (up)

2

as in triggers

to cause to function

interesting questions that are designed to spark the reader's brain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• triggers
• activates
• drives
• fuels
• powers
• generates
• ignites
• moves
• starts
• provokes
• fires
• sets off
• actuates
• turns on
• charges
• cranks (up)
• runs
• pushes
• touches off
• electrifies
• stimulates
• launches
• energizes
• switches
• arouses
• releases
• excites
• trips
• discharges
• incites
• turns over
• reactivates
• accelerates
• recharges
• instigates
• kicks over
• catalyzes
• quickens
• speeds (up)
• stirs up
• jump-starts
• kick-starts
• vitalizes
• steps up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kills
• cuts
• stops
• brakes
• arrests
• turns off
• cuts out
• shuts off
• sticks
• checks
• jams
• halts
• stalls
• cuts off
• slows
• deactivates
• suppresses
• draws up
• represses
• decelerates
• stunts

3

as in provokes

to rouse to strong feeling or action

President Kennedy's inspirational speeches sparked a generation of young idealists to enter the public arena

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provokes
• encourages
• stimulates
• stirs
• inspires
• arouses
• excites
• incites
• moves
• motivates
• piques
• motives
• instigates
• triggers
• ignites
• fires (up)
• induces
• drives
• impassions
• revs (up)
• kindles
• activates
• galvanizes
• inflames
• animates
• fans
• energizes
• builds a fire under
• angers
• keys (up)
• sets off
• quickens
• vitalizes
• foments
• bothers
• enrages
• whips (up)
• upsets
• raises
• ferments
• taunts
• pumps up
• teases
• gets
• jeers
• maddens
• annoys
• irritates
• abets
• aggravates
• exasperates
• vexes
• galls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calms
• soothes
• subdues
• tranquilizes
• appeases
• placates
• pacifies
• mollifies

sparks

2 of 2

noun

plural of spark

as in splashes

a very small amount

not a spark of interest in the actress's memoirs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• splashes
• glimmers
• specks
• touches
• sprinklings
• hints
• little
• bits
• traces
• licks
• particles
• flecks
• shadows
• spatters
• rays
• dabs
• suspicions
• smacks
• streaks
• bites
• shreds
• smells
• nips
• slivers
• shades
• crumbs
• drops
• pinches
• handfuls
• scruples
• peanuts
• driblets
• dashes
• soupçons
• strains
• drams
• spots
• ounces
• snaps
• mites
• scintillas
• smidgens
• skoshes
• molecules
• aces
• parts
• atoms
• fragments
• drops in the bucket
• grains
• dots
• tastes
• motes
• scraps
• granules
• hoots
• splinters
• doses
• flakes
• vestiges
• syllables
• jots
• semblances
• smatterings
• patches
• nibbles
• shivers
• minima
• shards
• scatterings
• portions
• sections
• minims
• morsels
• chips
• clippings
• shavings
• flyspecks
• iotas
• modicums
• whits
• nubbins
• tatters
• parings
• tittles
• smatters
• smithereens
• shots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loads
• masses
• quantities
• piles
• heaps
• lots
• mountains
• deals
• stacks
• bundles
• barrels
• buckets
• bushels
• reams
• rafts
• pecks
• messes
• gobs
• oodles
• abundances
• scads
• lashings
• wads
• fistfuls
• boatloads
• much
• wealths
• volumes
• profusions
• excesses
• overflows
• surpluses
• potfuls
• plenties
• passels
• embarrassments
• bonanzas
• chunks
• overages
• superfluities
• slabs
• overmuch
• lumps
• hunks
• overkills
• oversupplies
• overabundances
• superabundances
• surfeits

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sparks

Verb

As the rapid development of artificial intelligence sparks renewed debate about its risks, the United States and China keep racing to build increasingly powerful models. — Chan Ho-Him, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Unfortunately, a cartel gets involved, and plenty of action sparks from there. — William Earl, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Pavel Nedved’s win over Thierry Henry in 2003 still sparks debate. — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Continue reading … FIELD OF FURY — Midwest pumpkin patch sparks outrage with Charlie Kirk corn maze tribute. — FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The illusion of molten steel was basically water and mineral oil mixed with a little powdered sugar; creative lighting and heaters placed below the cameras—plus a few CGI sparks in the background—did the rest. — ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026

She's tasked with completing the mercurial master's unfinished works, though Lori and Julian's relationship sparks needed connection and redemption for each. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

But before that fire sparks in our beloved foothills, Coloradans can work to ensure parts of the forests survive, providing for faster recovery and protecting the complex watershed that more than half a million households rely on for drinking water. — Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2026

While the Assembly proposal would eliminate bonuses for all a company’s top executives in a year in which its equipment sparks a wildfire, the Senate’s plan only mentions CEOs. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Noun

Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie balance empire-building with something far more personal, from unexpected sparks and new relationships, to healing old wounds and embracing independence. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Leo July 23 – August 22 Creative sparks feel playful and generous now. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026

Both teams looked strong in their debuts, though the Jayhawks had to create some sparks late in the second quarter against Long Island. — Pj Green september 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

The failure can expose metal from the wheel or other vehicle components, which can scrape against pavement and create sparks or intense heat. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

The scenes that generate the most sparks tend to be those between Murdoch and Lamb, becoming more adversarial when the editor starts operating by his own rules. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

More fireworks throw sparks into the air and the crowd cheers. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

The area has been hit by winds that can gust up to 35 miles per hour over the past few days, meaning sparks have been able to spread. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026

As the plane sped down the runway, air traffic controllers and a witness on the ground noticed sparks coming from near its wheels. — Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026