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as in sparkling
to give off sparks
the broken radio sparked and smoked the instant it was plugged in
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as in triggering
to cause to function
interesting questions that are designed to spark the reader's brain
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as in provoking
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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Recent Examples of sparking
During the coronavirus pandemic, Americans faced economic hardship and instability, sparking the federal government to send out several rounds of stimulus checks.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
The video has since resurfaced in the new year, sparking a wave of nostalgia as fans pointed out how some of Kim's predictions missed the mark, especially with two of her sisters.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
View 12 Images View gallery - 12 images In June 1974, the offices of the Summa Corporation in LA were broken into, sparking the revelation of one of the oddest and boldest stories in the history of espionage.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
For social situations or when the craving for an alcoholic drink may be stronger, have non-alcoholic drinks around, like sparking water, soda or mocktails.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
An $80 purse sold by Walmart has gone viral for its resemblance to the iconic and exclusive Hermès Birkin bag—and sparking a debate about luxury fashion.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2025
Adding to the uncertainty, Wuhan hosts several research labs specializing in coronavirus collection and study, sparking ongoing debate over whether the virus could have leaked from one of these facilities.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The northern lights are usually triggered by huge clouds of plasma spat out from the sun—known as coronal mass ejections or CMEs—hitting our planet's magnetic field and sparking a geomagnetic storm.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Both have been hot topics in AI, sparking both fear and excitement.
—Lutz Finger, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
The video has since resurfaced in the new year, sparking a wave of nostalgia as fans pointed out how some of Kim's predictions missed the mark, especially with two of her sisters.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
View 12 Images View gallery - 12 images In June 1974, the offices of the Summa Corporation in LA were broken into, sparking the revelation of one of the oddest and boldest stories in the history of espionage.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
For social situations or when the craving for an alcoholic drink may be stronger, have non-alcoholic drinks around, like sparking water, soda or mocktails.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
An $80 purse sold by Walmart has gone viral for its resemblance to the iconic and exclusive Hermès Birkin bag—and sparking a debate about luxury fashion.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2025
Adding to the uncertainty, Wuhan hosts several research labs specializing in coronavirus collection and study, sparking ongoing debate over whether the virus could have leaked from one of these facilities.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The northern lights are usually triggered by huge clouds of plasma spat out from the sun—known as coronal mass ejections or CMEs—hitting our planet's magnetic field and sparking a geomagnetic storm.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Both have been hot topics in AI, sparking both fear and excitement.
—Lutz Finger, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparking
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Yet when North Korea invaded South Korea, the United States intervened forcefully, pushing up to the Chinese border and provoking a ferocious Chinese counterattack.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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In 2008, the United States suggested that Georgia and Ukraine might eventually join the alliance but offered no concrete path to membership, thus provoking Russia without effectively deterring it.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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The result is glowing, dancing auroras.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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When a comet approaches the Sun, the heat causes the ice in the nucleus to sublimate (turn directly from solid to gas), creating a glowing halo of gas and dust around the nucleus called the coma.Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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When purchasing the same package but activating PayPal Rewards, rather than using his affiliate link, MegaLag reported earning about 89 cents in cashback.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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Arsenal have decided against activating an option to extend Kieran Tierney’s contract by an extra year.James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, current leadership isn’t fostering a new narrative or encouraging positive change.Jennifer Guzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
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The recent record highs in the S&P 500 were partly driven by optimism that the Federal Reserve would continue cutting interest rates through 2025, making borrowing cheaper and encouraging economic activity.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Current funding landscape Investments from private companies globally have increased – these will likely continue to be an important factor driving fusion research forward.Farhat Beg, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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The role of CIOs and tech leaders is expanding, becoming increasingly integrated into corporate strategy and driving innovation that aligns with environmental goals.Robert Bailkoski, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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But at the time, the theory that providing children with stimulating activities would help them more than rote learning and academic drills was revolutionary.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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For only the second time in at least a decade, top leaders last month made stimulating spending and domestic demand their top priority in 2025.Amanda Gerut, Fortune Asia, 3 Jan. 2025
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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook uncovered without stirring.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Add the 3 ½ tablespoons butter and, stirring continuously, cook until the caramel reaches 238 degrees, 15 to 20 minutes more.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Sparking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparking. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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