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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
Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
Now, the man at the center of the story, Anthony Cruse, has received a life-changing surprise — $8,282 raised by more than 500 strangers online, all sparked by that original photo shoot.
—Chelsea Jones, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
As a friendly reminder, the weather service urged residents to dispose of cigarettes properly, avoid charcoal grills and limit outdoor activities that may create flames or sparks.
—Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 17 May 2026
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Verb
Higher prices and slowing growth have sparked fears of stagflation in the world’s fourth-largest economy.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
Now, the man at the center of the story, Anthony Cruse, has received a life-changing surprise — $8,282 raised by more than 500 strangers online, all sparked by that original photo shoot.
—Chelsea Jones, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Noun
Like sparks igniting, the result is a piece that feels alive with energy rather than a dowdy relic of the past.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
As a friendly reminder, the weather service urged residents to dispose of cigarettes properly, avoid charcoal grills and limit outdoor activities that may create flames or sparks.
—Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spark
Verb
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Even cars in the parking lots look fabulous, their roofs and windshields sparkling in the golden sunshine like so many tiny gems.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The Kansas City Chiefs star, also 36, purchased the sparkling suite from the late Hollywood icon that was worn by Swift, who matched it with a gold Maria Lucia Hohan Allar silk dress in shimmering fabric with a cut-out waist for the elegant evening.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The incident triggered a fire alarm, obliging the entire French delegation — some of whom were still in their pyjamas — to evacuate the building.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Prosecutors argue Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin were part of rival groups that challenged each other, while defense attorneys contend the shooting was self-defense triggered by Sergio Harris.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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Similar summaries of the show in the magazine Soap Opera Digest provoked outrage within the fledgling magazine’s readership.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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On May 18, Venus will conclude its journey through the flirtatious and thought-provoking sign of Gemini and enter the sentimental and hopeless romantic sign of Cancer.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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But ultimately, what should fans take from the moving yet sorrowful final chapter, which is punctuated with a glimmer of hope and possibly the breath of life for its central characters?—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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While math achievement saw a rebound after the pandemic, reading continued to decline through 2024, with 2025 offering glimmers of a turnaround, the report said.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Tabakis lightly strums and plucks over a glowing drone and chattering birds, offering an ecumenical introduction, a smiling welcome.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2026
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The area is tucked against the San Gabriel Mountains, which glow the color of warm terra cotta at sunset.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 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,
18 May 2026
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That foundation meant that when the mainstream moment arrived, there was already a real community ready to activate and amplify it.—
Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Responding to comments, asking for feedback, and giving shout-outs to active viewers fosters a sense of community and encourages continued engagement.—
Adam Rumanek,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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Techniques such as reinforcement learning from human feedback encourage the model toward preferred responses.—
Sandeep Shilawat,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Plus, the waterproof design can handle pool splashes, beach trips, and accidental spills without missing a beat.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Hayes avoided a superplex attempt and turned the tables on Saints, hitting a frog splash.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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“Spark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spark. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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