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as in to anger
to become very angry
naturally I flared up when he insulted me
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as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
took medication to prevent a flare-up of her asthma
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as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
there's no need for an angry flare-up, as we'll take care of the problem immediately
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Recent Examples of flare (up)
Deanna Pai, Allure, 20 Jan. 2026
Foods that are greasy, sugary, or thin can scorch, smoke, or flare-up under the broiler.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
This helps to maintain healthy gut function and avoid chronic symptom flare-ups like bloating, stomach discomfort and general inflammation.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
To avoid flare-ups, develop consistent sleep habits, manage stress, engage in regular physical activity, and maintain a consistent daily schedule.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Luckily, there's a wellspring of soothing moisturizers and thick body creams on the market that target the symptoms of eczema and ease flare-ups.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 20 Jan. 2026
Foods that are greasy, sugary, or thin can scorch, smoke, or flare-up under the broiler.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
This helps to maintain healthy gut function and avoid chronic symptom flare-ups like bloating, stomach discomfort and general inflammation.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
To avoid flare-ups, develop consistent sleep habits, manage stress, engage in regular physical activity, and maintain a consistent daily schedule.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flare (up)
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Opposition to the war grew in Australia along with the Palestinian death toll, and last September the government angered Israeli leaders by supporting other like-minded Western nations, including Canada and the United Kingdom, by formally recognizing Palestinian statehood.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Republican senators, who were responding to the revelation subpoenas of members’ phone records by former special counsel Jack Smith in his 2020 election probe, had previously blindsided and angered the House by including that provision in a bill to end the historic government shutdown.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
The Hill,
22 Jan. 2026
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The shootout, captured on video by news helicopters and witnesses, erupted Wednesday afternoon after the suspect crashed his car near Julian Street and Notre Dame Avenue, next to the offramp of Highway 87 and seven blocks from City Hall.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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One of the defendant’s friends had a conversation with Velasquez that erupted into a brawl before the defendant charged at the victim and opened fire, the prosecutor said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Beijing has responded with a flurry of economic pressure, including cutting flights and warning citizens against traveling to Japan.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Newport Harbor ended the first period with another flurry.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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Missiles cause a huge explosion.—
Svitlana Vlasova,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Wonder Man’s budding powers in Marvel lore include strength, speed and uh, explosions.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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John Perrine said that I-70 westbound lanes are reopening after crashes snarled traffic there this morning.—
Jen Guadarrama,
IndyStar,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Sepulveda Transit Corridor project would connect the Westside to the San Fernando Valley in less than 20 minutes and ideally eliminate traffic congestion along one of the nation’s busiest corridors by offering an alternative to the snarling 405 Freeway over the Santa Monica Mountains.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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It's now been 40 years since New Hampshire school teacher Christa McAuliffe died when the space shuttle Challenger exploded.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Just more than a minute after ignition, the ruptured booster caused the shuttle’s giant external fuel tank to explode, tearing the vehicle to pieces over the ocean and dooming all seven astronauts.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
28 Jan. 2026
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The only constant is Mount Etna, looming off to one side, at times sputtering out smoke, ash, and short bursts of lava.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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And yet, two-thirds into the song’s six-minute lurch, a beaming synth line appears like a biblical burst of light, a plea for sanctuary from perpetual chaos.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
9 Jan. 2026
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The film shows how Davidson, with the help of friends played by Maxine Peake and Peter Mullan — the latter who is nominated in BAFTA’s Supporting Actor category — learned how to try and control his outbursts.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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No one was hurt, but the tour decided post-match to forfeit the Arnold/Emmrich team for the outburst.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Flare (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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