1
as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
a flare in gift card sales around graduation time
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2
as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
ended the quarrel with a stunning flare of swearwords
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3
as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
in the darkness the flare of a single match might be seen by enemy troops
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as in to glow
to shine with a bright harsh light
floodlights flaring into the forbidding empty spaces surrounding the prison
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Recent Examples of flare
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 June 2025
Cadillac Avenue will remain closed overnight as crews continue to quell any flare ups, clean the area and begin their investigation.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 15 June 2025
Andrea Stanton, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
Certain triggers, like allergens, irritants, smoke, or stress, can cause eczema to flare up and spread.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 June 2025
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Noun
For comparison, an X1 flare is 10 times more powerful than an M1, and 100 times stronger than a C1-class flare.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 June 2025
Cadillac Avenue will remain closed overnight as crews continue to quell any flare ups, clean the area and begin their investigation.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 15 June 2025
Verb
Israel’s conflict with Iran may not flare again and give way to more airstrikes and violence.
—Andrea Stanton, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
Certain triggers, like allergens, irritants, smoke, or stress, can cause eczema to flare up and spread.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flare
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Senate Republicans steered the sweeping policy bill past a filibuster by using the protections of a process known as budget reconciliation, which also required the legislation to undergo a flurry of amendment votes that stretched from early Monday to lunchtime Tuesday.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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During the offseason, the Dallas Cowboys made a flurry of moves to bolster the cast of offensive weapons around Dak Prescott.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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April 2025 The Star: The cards suggest April will bring a refreshing burst of hope and clarity for you, Aries, as The Star invites you to reconnect with your dreams and aspirations.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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The Venetian police’s hybrids, recently aquired, are by Huracan Marine, designed to run on diesel when the cops need bursts of speed, and on electricity when slow cruising is required.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The sunscreen’s lightweight formula gives my skin a radiant glow instead of a chalky finish.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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To execute his signature summer glow, Turner reaches for Chanel Les Beiges Water Tint for fresh, sheer coverage.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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The pair, who met as college undergrads, both burned with idealism and recognized their privilege could be leveraged for a game-changing idea.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2023
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.—
Neeti Mehra,
Treehugger,
13 Sep. 2023
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Mention that season, and most cite his 56-point outburst against Annapolis Area Christian School.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2025
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After Trump’s outburst, no further ceasefire violations have taken place.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2025
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No one was injured in the explosion, which rained debris on the beaches of the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 June 2025
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Like Squid Game, Dead Set juxtaposes familiar cultural symbols and settings with grim, inevitable explosions of blood, straddling the line between twisted, compelling drama and a sobering reminder of violence lurking in our present society.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
27 June 2025
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The cosmic duo will be visible for around two and a half hours before the glare of the rising sun hides the Pleiades from view.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
4 July 2025
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With a full understanding about both the financial stakes and the glare of a national spotlight, Tucker has avoided the distractions that could have derailed his performance.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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There is stabbing and shooting before Derringer and Clarke parachute out of the flaming plane together.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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Other images show the flaming sun over the same landscape and alligators wading in the water.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
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“Flare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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