1
as in to sparkle
to give off sparks
the broken radio sparked and smoked the instant it was plugged in
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2
as in to trigger
to cause to function
interesting questions that are designed to spark the reader's brain
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3
as in to provoke
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 glimmer
a very small amount
not a spark of interest in the actress's memoirs
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Recent Examples of spark
Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2025
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Trump tariffs sparked ‘uptick’ in I bond interest, advisor says.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 9 May 2025
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Ryan Leonard adds a spark to a defensive duo of Lars Eller and Andrew Mangiapane on the third line.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Verb
President Donald Trump‘s new wave of firings at independent agencies could spark another legal firestorm over his attempts to leverage his executive branch power.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2025
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Trump tariffs sparked ‘uptick’ in I bond interest, advisor says.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 9 May 2025
Noun
Still, sparks of romance, action, car chases and fight scenes are glimpsed in the trailer.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Ryan Leonard adds a spark to a defensive duo of Lars Eller and Andrew Mangiapane on the third line.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spark
Verb
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But Dante sparkles in the spotlight, green glitter gleaming on his spirit animal wings.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
13 May 2025
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The styles are designed to empower the wearer to sparkle from within, and celebrates individuality and community alike.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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The question is what might be triggering the response in some patients but not others.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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But there are also a few tells that the View is a place catering to locals—or, at least, a place where locals might not have their anti-touristic allergies triggered.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
Verb
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The situation escalated when GUNTHER mentioned Goldberg's family, provoking the Hall of Famer to jump the security barricade.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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In years past, the school district’s funding request has provoked heated conversations about how much the county should fund.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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The Truist Championship, though, provided a glimmer of analytical hope.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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In the years since, Henricks and his team have taken those glimmers of potential and transformed them into a thriving organization.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
13 May 2025
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This pageant of puppetry includes a flutter of butterflies, a goat with a plaintive bleat, a menagerie of wild animals and, at one point, a school of glowing fish.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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They can be dusted lightly for a barely-there glow or layered for vibrant drama.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Using Pineal Glad Meditation Pineal gland meditation is a breathing technique associated with activating the pineal gland, a small gland in your brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates your sleep and wakefulness.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
12 May 2025
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Burn bans are automatically activated by Florida counties whenever the Keetch-Byram Drought Index — a scale that measures the dryness of the soil — reaches or exceeds 500.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Goolsbee’s remarks suggest he’s encouraged by the trade truce with China, a separate 90-day pause on double-digit tariffs on other nations, and soft inflation readings for both March and April.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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To honor that, the RHS teamed up with Harkness Roses to create a rose that encourages everyone to spend more time outside and stop to smell the roses.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
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Add Alcohol or Vinegar for Depth: A splash of bourbon, beer, or even balsamic vinegar can bring a deep, complex flavor to your sauce.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
6 May 2025
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There is also an outdoor adventure course, a splash zone, and non-motorized water sports at the secluded beachfront.—
Kareema Bee,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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“Spark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spark. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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