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as in to sparkle
to give off sparks
the broken radio sparked and smoked the instant it was plugged in
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as in to trigger
to cause to function
interesting questions that are designed to spark the reader's brain
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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
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Africa is facing a hunger crisis as soaring food costs sparked by the Iran war compound the toll of foreign aid cuts and erratic weather that has already devastated crops.
—semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Thursday, the Nuggets turned to Zeke Nnaji to provide an offensive spark.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Their encounter sparks a reflective journey into whether life offers second chances at happiness.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Africa is facing a hunger crisis as soaring food costs sparked by the Iran war compound the toll of foreign aid cuts and erratic weather that has already devastated crops.
—semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
That blaze was started by sparks from a welding operation.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Thursday, the Nuggets turned to Zeke Nnaji to provide an offensive spark.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spark
Verb
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That doesn’t mean Mars is hiding sparkling jewel deposits beneath its dusty surface.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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That doesn’t mean Mars is hiding sparkling jewel deposits just beneath the surface.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the next six years, this will trigger sudden short trips and changes with daily encounters like neighbors relatives and friends.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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War Powers Democrats have been using privileged resolutions in the Senate to trigger war powers votes on Iran and plan to use the procedure to bypass Republican leaders and bring their Cuba measure directly to the floor.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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And the choices may provoke some disagreement.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Antisemitic attacks have surged worldwide since October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants crossed the border into Israel for an attack that provoked a ferocious response from Israel that’s razed large parts of Gaza and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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There was a glimmer of happiness on a night when the SDFC was no doubt seeing red.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The first quarter of the year seemed to offer a glimmer of hope when Tesla reported a modest 6 percent increase in sales year over year.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
22 Apr. 2026
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The chickens slowly turn as glowing flames lap at their skin.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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ServiceNow, meanwhile, is doing everything right—almost every revenue and profitability metric glowed in its latest quarterly results—and yet shares took a 14% dive as the SaaSpocalypse fears loom.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Veteran right-hander Phil Maton will be activated from the IL during the Cubs’ upcoming series in San Diego.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, today Uranus enters a part of your chart to stay for six years, encouraging impulsive vacations, surprising romance and unexpected children.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The authors stress the need for a robust public domain for information and for IP to be fairly applied alongside the public domain in order to encourage economic growth and innovation.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Flavor the tangy, no-bake filling with crushed pineapple, sweetened coconut flakes, and a splash of rum.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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This recipe uses walnuts instead of pecans, but keeps a healthy splash of bourbon.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Spark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spark. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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