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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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The war also sparked uncertainty about Iran's participation in the World Cup.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

His omnipresence in public recently has sparked conversations about whether he could overtake Vice President J.D.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

The energy major’s traders took advantage of whipsawing oil prices sparked by the Iran war to power the company to its best earnings quarter in two years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

This wave of pressure was sparked after video clips were shared online over a fortnight ago that appeared to show vigilante groups harassing people they believed were in South Africa illegally.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The flames twisted, and embers sparked but didn’t fall to the ground.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi