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as in sparkles
to give off sparks
the broken radio sparked and smoked the instant it was plugged in
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as in triggers
to cause to function
interesting questions that are designed to spark the reader's brain
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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
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as in splashes
a very small amount
not a spark of interest in the actress's memoirs
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Recent Examples of sparks
FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
As for how quickly sparks will start flying between Amy and Ben, Steinberg was noncommittal.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
The Royals collected two more hits with runners in scoring position and hope that sparks future success.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
In it, a former summer resident returns to a coastal hamlet, now sinking under the sea, sparks memories and desires in a fisherwoman and her young grand-daughter.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Butter Yellow Is Making A Nostalgic Comeback While deeper, more dramatic hues have taken the reins in recent years, butter yellow sparks a return to timeless palettes.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
Their own process speaks to that joy that Peeps creativity sparks.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Ye's upcoming performance sparks backlash Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is slated as the headliner for the Wireless Festival at Finsbury Park in London.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
That would be interesting if this show sparks a lot of break ups.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Libra September 23 – October 22 Playful sparks meet serious undercurrents today.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
This can generate high-voltage sparks exceeding 1500 volts, which can easily spark a fire.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
July 23 – August 22 Playful sparks are mingling with purposeful focus now.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2026
With Venus and Uranus entering Gemini in your curious third house on April 24 and 25, sparks could fly through conversation, texts or spontaneous encounters.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Residents were advised to avoid parking near vegetation and move cars away from brush, avoid leaving flames unattended, and to not use equipment or tools that produce sparks near any vegetation.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The Industrial Revolution, supercharged by the Civil War, transformed Northeastern cities into denser and denser wooden tinderboxes filled with tons of humans more than capable of accidentally generating sparks.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Kylie Jenner makes only her second-ever podcast appearance for the premiere episode of the project that encourages visitors to discuss the sparks, shifts and stories that stand out from their path.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Continue reading … COPYCAT RISK — Molotov cocktail attack on Sam Altman's home sparks fears of similar strikes against tech executives.
—FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
As for how quickly sparks will start flying between Amy and Ben, Steinberg was noncommittal.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
The Royals collected two more hits with runners in scoring position and hope that sparks future success.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
In it, a former summer resident returns to a coastal hamlet, now sinking under the sea, sparks memories and desires in a fisherwoman and her young grand-daughter.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Butter Yellow Is Making A Nostalgic Comeback While deeper, more dramatic hues have taken the reins in recent years, butter yellow sparks a return to timeless palettes.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
Their own process speaks to that joy that Peeps creativity sparks.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Ye's upcoming performance sparks backlash Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is slated as the headliner for the Wireless Festival at Finsbury Park in London.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
That would be interesting if this show sparks a lot of break ups.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep vehicles off of dry leaves and grass.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Libra September 23 – October 22 Playful sparks meet serious undercurrents today.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
This can generate high-voltage sparks exceeding 1500 volts, which can easily spark a fire.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
July 23 – August 22 Playful sparks are mingling with purposeful focus now.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2026
With Venus and Uranus entering Gemini in your curious third house on April 24 and 25, sparks could fly through conversation, texts or spontaneous encounters.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Residents were advised to avoid parking near vegetation and move cars away from brush, avoid leaving flames unattended, and to not use equipment or tools that produce sparks near any vegetation.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The Industrial Revolution, supercharged by the Civil War, transformed Northeastern cities into denser and denser wooden tinderboxes filled with tons of humans more than capable of accidentally generating sparks.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Kylie Jenner makes only her second-ever podcast appearance for the premiere episode of the project that encourages visitors to discuss the sparks, shifts and stories that stand out from their path.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparks
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On the lighter end of the dark comedy spectrum, Ruthless People is an utter joy from beginning to end, a mid-80s classic that still sparkles today.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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As the crowd continues to cheer, the light from the Al Hirschfield Theatre stage door sparkles off of the phones stretched out to catch even a glimpse of the Houston hottie.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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The bride’s shocking personal revelation triggers her maid of honor and sends the groom into a tailspin, igniting wedding reception chaos that overshadows their characters’ union from the start.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
13 Apr. 2026
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Bankruptcy is a more sweeping option that triggers an automatic stay, which is an immediate legal halt to all collection activity, including garnishment, the moment a petition is filed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the question of what is true or not is futile, even if Calle deliberately provokes this curiosity.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The flurry of imagery provokes a surreal sort of whiplash.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Don't expect any big splashes, though.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sharon Stone glows in a white pantsuit and sunglasses for the premiere of Magnolia's Normal in Los Angeles on April 15.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The matte does look quite stylish and helps accentuate the new colors — the old version only glows orange.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Servín activates his panic button that many searchers carry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Unlike traditional compression, which applies constant pressure—whether it’s needed or not—Rheon activates only during impact (movement or strain) and then returns to a flexible state.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To manage that reality, Manning encourages newer teachers to establish boundaries early and stick to them.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Not all that long ago, Fox and Telemundo likely would have blanched at an ad that encourages sports fans to get up from their sofas.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are no easy answers in education, but there are glimmers of hope.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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While the storm is looming, there are new glimmers of possibility—friends can become lovers, strangers can become friends on the subway, the supermarket aisles are charged with meaning.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Sparks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparks. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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