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flare (out)

verb

Definition of flare (out)next
as in to spread (out)
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area can we flare out the umbrella a little more so that more of the picnic table is sheltered

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flare (out)
  1. expand
  2. extend
  3. open
  4. unfold
Verb
  • Let collaboration expand the possibility without handing over ownership of it.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Novelis is expanding its portfolio of coated aluminum solutions for battery applications, targeting components including battery enclosures, casings and electrical connectors known as bus bars.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of expand
Verb
  • Mitchell also scored at least 20 points for the 25th consecutive game, extending her WNBA record.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • That dedication to a good night’s sleep also extended to the Cyrus family’s touring days.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of extend
Verb
  • Kelly opened by reminding both sides that he's required to apply case precedent.
    — JOCELYN NOVECK, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The company has opened a 25,000-square-foot facility in Denver for testing and low-volume production.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of open
Verb
  • The story unfolds across London and India, centering on Rohan, an ambitious Hindi teacher caught between family expectations and his own wants.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The truths, the realignments are cascading, unfolding as seekers everywhere are finding a portal to the cosmic, the spiritual, and even the divine — all through drugs.
    — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of unfold
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“Flare (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare%20%28out%29. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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