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
Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Kristin Chenoweth is speaking out after her reaction to the killing of Charlie Kirk sparked mixed reactions, including some outrage among the Broadway star's fanbase.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Ensure tow chains don't drag and cause sparks, which can light a fire along the road’s edge.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Austria's Tyrol province limits truck transit on certain days to reduce congestion and environmental impact, a policy that has sparked disputes with Italy.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Kristin Chenoweth is speaking out after her reaction to the killing of Charlie Kirk sparked mixed reactions, including some outrage among the Broadway star's fanbase.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
After their home was destroyed during World War II, his father took a trip to Rome and, upon seeing the Colosseum, had a spark of inspiration.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Ensure tow chains don't drag and cause sparks, which can light a fire along the road’s edge.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spark
Verb
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Available on the Apple Bottoms website, fans can get a bundle featuring the jeans and sparkling water as well as a tank top, keychain, mini denim clutch and iron-on patch.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Floating at the edge of the rooftop while the entire city sparkled below us was surreal.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the last fortnight alone, Starmer's Deputy Prime Minister and close ally Angela Rayner has resigned after a house tax scandal, triggering a major cabinet reshuffle.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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However, there have been some social media posts and videos celebrating his killing, while others have criticized Kirk and his beliefs, which has in turn triggered a backlash.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Gutman's comment have provoked backlash on social media, with some calling for him to be fired from his role.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Prolonged isolation in detention can provoke psychological symptoms, including paranoia, PTSD and depression, that can lead to suicide, Peeler said.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Starting pitching has been an issue for the Angels for years, so any quality outing from one of their young pitchers provides a glimmer of hope for the future.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
21 Sep. 2025
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Baker wisely doesn’t attempt to write entirely in Austen’s wry style, but glimmers do peek through.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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In the last few seconds her palm glowed red, and then the light disappeared.—
Rachel Seo,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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The mythology of entrepreneurship is everywhere, from TED Talks and Instagram reels to investor decks glowing with vision.—
Anuradha Gupta,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On a typical two-lane road, drivers going in both directions are required to stop when a school bus activates its red flashing lights and extends the stop arm.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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Bet on either of these games to activate your offer from BetMGM Sportsbook.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Knocking down webs on your porch and around entries will encourage spiders to move on to somewhere else.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Add a splash when tossing pasta with sauce to help bind your dish together.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sunroom’s Island Gum Drop is a tropical cocktail that layers Malibu, Malibu Banana and Malibu Mango with cranberry and pineapple juice for a sweet, fruit-forward splash of flavor.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Spark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spark. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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