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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
Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
High-value content educates customers, sparks meaningful conversations and builds community.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Continue reading … PARTING GIFT – Biden’s decision to commute sentences for death row inmates sparks social media frenzy.
—Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
That vulnerability sparks closeness and connection.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The key is to build a vibrant culture that sparks collaboration, fuels innovation and enhances overall engagement within the workplace.
—Nick Romito, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
This design choice highlights the robot’s internal mechanisms and sparks discussions about the nature of humanity and the potential of artificial intelligence.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
This period of reflection and renewal often sparks the desire for professional growth, but making such a significant shift requires thoughtful consideration and strategic planning to ensure a successful transition.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Her mother, Mary Jo (Jane Drake Brody), is an alcoholic who later has a stroke that sparks violent behavior, requiring long-term hospitalization.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
Take the quiz here … BAGGAGE BATTLES – Traveler's social media post on 'overhead bin ownership' sparks debate.
—Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
High-value content educates customers, sparks meaningful conversations and builds community.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Continue reading … PARTING GIFT – Biden’s decision to commute sentences for death row inmates sparks social media frenzy.
—Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
That vulnerability sparks closeness and connection.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The key is to build a vibrant culture that sparks collaboration, fuels innovation and enhances overall engagement within the workplace.
—Nick Romito, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
This design choice highlights the robot’s internal mechanisms and sparks discussions about the nature of humanity and the potential of artificial intelligence.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
This period of reflection and renewal often sparks the desire for professional growth, but making such a significant shift requires thoughtful consideration and strategic planning to ensure a successful transition.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Her mother, Mary Jo (Jane Drake Brody), is an alcoholic who later has a stroke that sparks violent behavior, requiring long-term hospitalization.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparks
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The brain’s default mode network (DMN), responsible for creativity and processing complex ideas, activates during moments of rest.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Instead, a change in their finances activates the tax.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Lake County’s Adopt-a-Lake program encourages local civic organizations, individuals and business groups to adopt a segment of a lake’s shoreline and is somewhat similar to the county’s Adopt-a-Roadway program.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
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The massive statue is contrasted by a sleek, expansive atrium that devotes significant real estate to community space and a mix of retail and dining options that encourages visitors to linger.—
Costa Beavin Pappas,
ARTnews.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Everyone either deals directly with a customer, supports someone who does or is part of the process that drives or supports the customer experience.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Zack Rosenblatt spent time with Vrabel over the last five months and came away with a fantastic tale of who Vrabel is now, and what drives him.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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However, the treatment stimulates the production of collagen and the growth of smoother, more even skin.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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This stimulates autophagy and detox enzymes, resulting in a deep cleansing of the cells and tissue.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the lead character has to deal with his parents, sister, a new friend at school and a peculiar older boy who stirs perplexing feelings in him.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Even an eventual death in the family stirs no major histrionics.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
21 Dec. 2024
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Attention, littles: Ms. Rachel is on her way to Netflix!—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
14 Jan. 2025
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Ready for Fed The S&P 500 ended Tuesday little changed as traders await the Federal Reserve’s key interest rate cut decision (more on that below).—
Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2024
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“Sparks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparks. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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