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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
An image of an orca donning a dead salmon on its head like a hat sparked speculation that an old 1980s fashion trend had returned.
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Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
The photo, which has gained widespread attention, has sparked a mix of reactions online.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Fink and Mellon’s efficiency-minded approach, abandoning unprofitable track and cutting the number of workers required to operate trains, sparked major labor strikes but also helped modernize the industry.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Historically, bitcoin price surges have sparked growth across the broader crypto industry, with altcoins, stablecoins, and even meme coins reaching record highs.
—Charlyn Ho, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The first-round blowouts sparked a debate about whether the playoff expanded to too many teams and whether the selection committee chose correctly by putting teams like Indiana and SMU in the playoffs over three-loss SEC teams like Alabama and Ole Miss.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Social Media Reaction As expected, Carter's video sparked a lot of heated debate among viewers.
—Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Take the 2022 lip treatment craze, for instance, sparked by the launch of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode and its hero Peptide Lip Treatment.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
The actor’s presence at the main entrance sparked a surge in the crowd, with hundreds of fans rushing to catch a glimpse of the star.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
The photo, which has gained widespread attention, has sparked a mix of reactions online.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Fink and Mellon’s efficiency-minded approach, abandoning unprofitable track and cutting the number of workers required to operate trains, sparked major labor strikes but also helped modernize the industry.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Historically, bitcoin price surges have sparked growth across the broader crypto industry, with altcoins, stablecoins, and even meme coins reaching record highs.
—Charlyn Ho, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The first-round blowouts sparked a debate about whether the playoff expanded to too many teams and whether the selection committee chose correctly by putting teams like Indiana and SMU in the playoffs over three-loss SEC teams like Alabama and Ole Miss.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Social Media Reaction As expected, Carter's video sparked a lot of heated debate among viewers.
—Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Take the 2022 lip treatment craze, for instance, sparked by the launch of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode and its hero Peptide Lip Treatment.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
The actor’s presence at the main entrance sparked a surge in the crowd, with hundreds of fans rushing to catch a glimpse of the star.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparked
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The incident was caught on video, making waves online and on local TV news, and provoked an outcry from fellow residents.Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
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His 1954 run for governor in Connecticut provoked questions about whether the state was ready for a Jewish governor.Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
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Baltimore County’s freezing weather shelters — the Eastern Family Resource Center at 9150 Franklin Square Drive in Rosedale and the Community Health Center at 1811 Woodlawn Drive in Woodlawn — have also been activated for the season.Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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He had just been activated to play after nursing a hamstring injury and missing Week 15.Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Customers are encouraged to contact their local store for specific holiday hours.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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An artist and activist with the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), Rotolo encouraged Dylan’s support for the nascent civil rights movement.Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Chiefs lost the coin toss to start overtime and New England drove for the winning touchdown.Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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After he was shot, the victim called 911 and drove to the Texaco station to wait on first responders to arrive, police said in a statement.Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
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This move has stirred controversy and concern amongst community leaders in New Orleans, a city with a historically high homicide rate.Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
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The dresses, however, have stirred interest.Tonya Blazio-Licorish, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Sparked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparked. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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