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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
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
This period of reflection and renewal often sparks the desire for professional growth, but making such a significant shift requires thoughtful consideration and strategic planning to ensure a successful transition.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Her mother, Mary Jo (Jane Drake Brody), is an alcoholic who later has a stroke that sparks violent behavior, requiring long-term hospitalization.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
This not only sparks creativity but also results in tangible items to enjoy throughout the season.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Norepinephrine And The Rush Of Excitement As dopamine sparks feelings of pleasure, norepinephrine or noradrenaline kicks in, heightening both physical and emotional responses.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Humor loosens mental constraints, sparks free thinking and connects unexpected ideas.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The twist is that before any conversation, each girl is paired with their most compatible match, and their first interaction is a kiss and sparks either fly or the chemistry fizzles out.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
The spread of different versions sparks new creative elements, making the format more dynamic and engaging.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024
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This design choice highlights the robot’s internal mechanisms and sparks discussions about the nature of humanity and the potential of artificial intelligence.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
This period of reflection and renewal often sparks the desire for professional growth, but making such a significant shift requires thoughtful consideration and strategic planning to ensure a successful transition.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Her mother, Mary Jo (Jane Drake Brody), is an alcoholic who later has a stroke that sparks violent behavior, requiring long-term hospitalization.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
This not only sparks creativity but also results in tangible items to enjoy throughout the season.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Norepinephrine And The Rush Of Excitement As dopamine sparks feelings of pleasure, norepinephrine or noradrenaline kicks in, heightening both physical and emotional responses.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Humor loosens mental constraints, sparks free thinking and connects unexpected ideas.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The twist is that before any conversation, each girl is paired with their most compatible match, and their first interaction is a kiss and sparks either fly or the chemistry fizzles out.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
The spread of different versions sparks new creative elements, making the format more dynamic and engaging.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024
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Elle Fanning is Sylvie Russo, a muse who politically activates Dylan at a key moment; the moniker may be different, but a Suze (Rotolo) by any other name smells just as sweet, and Fanning fleshes out a woman who’s too often been relegated to a footnote in Bob’s saga.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is getting a big offensive boost as the team activates star wide receiver Allen Lazard ahead of Week 14's faceoff against the Miami Dolphis, NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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But by leveraging data, landlords and property management teams can better understand how to provide their tenants with office spaces that will be customized to meet their unique methods of working, as well as an onsite experience that encourages them to choose to routinely come into the office.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For those families who consider gift giving a nonnegotiable aspect of the holidays, Ward encourages people to buy something small to avoid confrontations.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tripp Westbrook, the President and CCO of Firehouse, drives innovation against the norm.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Here are the three ways people try to balance inconsistency in relationships, and what drives them, according to the study.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In theory, the policy eases access to funds, stimulates economic activity and boosts demand.Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Badia said the city’s contemporary art scene, with its diverse range of galleries and museums, further stimulates creativity and fosters a forward-thinking approach to fashion.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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But when a fake meme stirs the pot, the line between humor and harm gets blurry.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Then Fernandez stirs and extends his hand as if in greeting.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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But what if your littles have five years between them, like ours—or if your family included an even broader age range?Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
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Some sea creatures manifest that may frighten the littles.Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Sparks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparks. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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