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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
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
This trend, however, sparks concerns about a looming leadership crisis.
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Cindy Rodriguez Constable,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
January 20 – February 18 By afternoon, conversation sparks playful ideas.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
The researchers hope the work sparks more interest in using cost per wear in real-life scenarios among both retailers and consumers.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Pizza is the kind of food that sparks arguments, and Charlotte now has enough quality slices to fuel a few.
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Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The score matters less than the conversations each prompt sparks.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
The coffee giant has just announced a new, highly collectible version of its wildly popular Bearista Cup, which regularly sparks excitement among collectors.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Enjoy a fun, hands-on activity that sparks creativity with Creative Crayons Workshop for kids and adults alike.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
The National Fire Protection Association encourages everyone to leave the fireworks to the professionals who are prepared to manage any wayward sparks.
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Lauren Lowman,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
But here, the alchemy of all involved produces sparks instead of snark.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
Sen added that even sparklers can pose a risk to children, which burn at 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and can set clothes on fire with stray sparks.
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Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Coming to grips Prepare for sparks to fly.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
When hopelessly romantic Penny awkwardly meets dazzling musician Bianca at a supermarket, sparks fly — and so does Penny’s composure.
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Sarah Kate Ellis,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
For human crews, this transformation removes them from hazardous sparks and toxic fumes, shifting their roles from manual laborers to supervisors of a faster, tireless robotic workforce.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Verb
And a red card against an American soccer star sparks debate.
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Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
This trend, however, sparks concerns about a looming leadership crisis.
—
Cindy Rodriguez Constable,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
January 20 – February 18 By afternoon, conversation sparks playful ideas.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
The researchers hope the work sparks more interest in using cost per wear in real-life scenarios among both retailers and consumers.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Pizza is the kind of food that sparks arguments, and Charlotte now has enough quality slices to fuel a few.
—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The score matters less than the conversations each prompt sparks.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
The coffee giant has just announced a new, highly collectible version of its wildly popular Bearista Cup, which regularly sparks excitement among collectors.
—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Enjoy a fun, hands-on activity that sparks creativity with Creative Crayons Workshop for kids and adults alike.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Noun
Chisholm did provide some sparks, but not in a way that helped.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
The National Fire Protection Association encourages everyone to leave the fireworks to the professionals who are prepared to manage any wayward sparks.
—
Lauren Lowman,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
But here, the alchemy of all involved produces sparks instead of snark.
—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
Sen added that even sparklers can pose a risk to children, which burn at 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and can set clothes on fire with stray sparks.
—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Coming to grips Prepare for sparks to fly.
—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
When hopelessly romantic Penny awkwardly meets dazzling musician Bianca at a supermarket, sparks fly — and so does Penny’s composure.
—
Sarah Kate Ellis,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
For human crews, this transformation removes them from hazardous sparks and toxic fumes, shifting their roles from manual laborers to supervisors of a faster, tireless robotic workforce.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparks
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Adam Lambert sparkles in rhinestones while singing the national anthem before the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies game in New York City on June 26.
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As its name suggests, this pool is nestled in a canyon above UC Berkeley’s Memorial Stadium, where its blue water sparkles amid the green forest.
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Mamdani triggers emergency plan for heat On Monday, June 29, the mayor's office announced the activation of a Heat Emergency plan, preparing cooling centers across the city, alongside other options for New Yorkers stuck outside.
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Destruction of mammalian tissues typically triggers a complex mix of responses from the immune and repair systems.
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This ends up being just one of Aemond’s defining moments, which further provokes war.
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His jealousy provokes an act of betrayal and cruelty.
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Many of the paintings include a portrait of a Pullman porter or a maid surrounded by splashes of color and fragments of archival documents — newspaper clippings, timesheets, employee records.
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It’s even made from a water-resistant fabric to protect your gear from unexpected splashes or spills, keeping everything safe on the go.
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Pink and green airbrushing glows against chrome cutouts, 3D decals, and sparkling gemstones.
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The speakeasy-style room glows with a gold-leaf ceiling, ochre velvet sofas, and an extravagant cocktail menu.
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Rucking activates the upper trapezius, shoulders, upper back, abdominals, obliques and lower back, according to trainers and coaches who specialize in the method.
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Scent activates pathways that trigger emotional and memory responses.
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Valentine also testified that the FDA encourages infant formula companies to send in all adverse event reports and that nothing prevented Mead Johnson from doing so.
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Kalibrate’s program, according to the lawsuit, encourages gas stations to upload private price data.
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Despite a few glimmers of good feeling, today's fierce political divisions have redefined a milestone that has often been marked by unity and optimism, at least for a moment.
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There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
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“Sparks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparks. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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