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
Caché McClay, USA Today, 22 May 2025
The situation sparked some debate about whether Ulbrich, in his second stint with Atlanta, would be dismissed from his job.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Betsy Pudliner, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
That assertive spark seems triggered partly by a quiet conversation with fellow sub Kevin (Scissor Sisters lead singer Jake Shears), who has his aging dom’s name, Steve, tattooed on his ass.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
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Verb
The moment instantly sparked playful reactions across the internet.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 22 May 2025
The situation sparked some debate about whether Ulbrich, in his second stint with Atlanta, would be dismissed from his job.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Noun
Push factors – internal desires such as curiosity, an urge to escape or an eagerness to gain fame – spark interest.
—Betsy Pudliner, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
That assertive spark seems triggered partly by a quiet conversation with fellow sub Kevin (Scissor Sisters lead singer Jake Shears), who has his aging dom’s name, Steve, tattooed on his ass.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spark
Verb
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Instead, try drinking sparkling water and eating more fish and whole grains.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The former just sparkled on the cover of Sports Illustrated in a glittering green two-piece set that looks like this one from Amazon.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Now that anxiety has triggered an official backlash.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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The decision triggered a federal investigation, which ultimately resulted in no charges.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Doctors gave her Pitocin, a medication used to provoke contractions, and a Foley balloon, which is a catheter-like device that gets the cervix to dilate.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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But if Washington follows a few principles, such improvements will not necessarily provoke Chinese aggression.—
Oriana Skylar Mastro,
Foreign Affairs,
20 May 2025
Noun
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But planted within that picture was a glimmer of hope — or maybe delusion — for Sabres fans.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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This link between exercise and the gut was barely a glimmer in scientists’ eyes some 15 years ago, when exercise immunologist Marc Cook was a graduate student at the Urbana-Champaign campus.—
Lydia Denworth,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
Verb
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The portals glow alluringly, the fountains dance in low light, and the Celestial Carousel is an other-worldly beacon.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Women made up by Ta love his ability to create the most beautiful, radiant skin in the business, with a light that seems to glow from within.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Both labor-intensive and time-consuming, the tool required food professionals and at-home cooks to literally rotate its handle to activate the accompanying beater(s).—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Breathing in and sighing out slowly for longer than your in breath with an open mouth can activate the vagus nerve, a crucial component of the parasympathetic nervous system.—
Paul McClure
May 24,
New Atlas,
24 May 2025
Verb
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There is no fee to nominate and self-nominations are encouraged.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Both trains offer luxury journeys that encourage passengers to partake in the joys of slow travel.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Walls were observed with food splash and debris throughout the kitchen area, especially in hard to reach areas, such as behind and below equipment.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Vulcan’s most high-visibility splash in the pickleball world was their 2024 agreement with the UPA to become the official ball of both the PPA and MLP, a contract reportedly worth more than $2M annually and which instantly created a market for their VPro flight ball.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Spark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spark. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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