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sparked

VERB

start, inspire

Synonyms

STRONGEST

kindle precipitate provoke set off stimulate stir trigger

STRONG

animate excite

WEAK

set in motion touch off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm check discourage halt stop wait

STRONG

deaden

WEAK

cease

Example Sentences

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Melbourne's Avalon Airport was partially shut down for several hours on Thursday after a laser hair removal device and a hot chocolate container sparked a bomb scare.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Iranians are enduring the longest and most intense internet blackout in history, compounding an economic crisis that sparked nationwide protests in December.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

A rash of burglaries in the Valley has sparked concern among police and the mayor’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

A drone sparked a fire near a nuclear power plant in the U.A.E. on Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Bright flashes of memory sparked through Kaz’s mind.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo