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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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Inflation’s rebound has also sparked woes in the bond market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The video, which pays tribute to the cult British teen film Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, sparked a delighted reaction online.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Analysts weren’t certain what sparked the pullback, but several news items combined to make it a rough day.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

That reversal sparked a bullish three white soldiers pattern, a three-week formation that often signals strengthening buyer control and a potential transition from a downtrend into a new uptrend.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

It sparked against the altar and erupted in silvery fire.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan