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as in triggered
to cause to function
interesting questions that are designed to spark the reader's brain
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as in provoked
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 sparked
Alonso’s 228th big league homer was his most dramatic, a three-run shot that sparked a four-run ninth inning and lifted the Mets past the Brewers, 4-2, and into the NL Division Series against the rival Phillies.
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Jerry Beach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Aside from being the target of Israeli airstrikes at present, Lebanon’s ongoing woes are marked by a severe economic crisis that in 2019 sparked widespread protests against government corruption, financial mismanagement and the deteriorating quality of life.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
His punishment sparked embarrassment for the BBC as other sports presenters walked out in solidarity.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
For instance, Cotton Incorporated’s Blue Jeans Go Green program was sparked by the problem of textile waste in landfills.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Lebanon’s recent instability began with the economic crisis of 2019, which sparked widespread protests against government corruption, financial mismanagement, and the deteriorating quality of life, which was further impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic a few months later.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
But some of those projects have sparked actual legal developments.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
The incident sparked a wave of lawsuits and criminal charges for Baldwin, who pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter for his role in Hutchins’ death.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Jerry Beach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Aside from being the target of Israeli airstrikes at present, Lebanon’s ongoing woes are marked by a severe economic crisis that in 2019 sparked widespread protests against government corruption, financial mismanagement and the deteriorating quality of life.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
His punishment sparked embarrassment for the BBC as other sports presenters walked out in solidarity.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
For instance, Cotton Incorporated’s Blue Jeans Go Green program was sparked by the problem of textile waste in landfills.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Lebanon’s recent instability began with the economic crisis of 2019, which sparked widespread protests against government corruption, financial mismanagement, and the deteriorating quality of life, which was further impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic a few months later.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
But some of those projects have sparked actual legal developments.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
The incident sparked a wave of lawsuits and criminal charges for Baldwin, who pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter for his role in Hutchins’ death.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparked
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The camera was activated, however, and recorded the exchange.Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Natural Aversions to Spice Mammals, including humans and rodents, have pain receptors that can be activated by injury, acid, heat, and the phytochemical capsaicin.Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
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The ceremonial keg tapping takes place Friday evening, and the weekend lineup includes a German chocolate cake baking contest, a stein hoisting contest, and a chicken dance competition (costumes and creativity encouraged).Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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The central bank said it was encouraged by progress in its fight against inflation.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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The 35-year-old and his younger brother then drove around 700 miles south to search for their father.Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Enterprises drove sequential revenue growth for the company in the quarter that ended July 28, and Nvidia is working the most with Fortune 100 companies on AI initiatives, Kress said.Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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That formal change in Russia’s nuclear doctrine — which had previously envisioned a nuclear response only in the event of an existential threat to Russia — grabbed headlines and stirred a fresh round of debate in Western capitals.Simon Shuster, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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The whole pot got stirred because of Madelyn.Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Sparked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparked. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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