flare (out)

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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Verb
  • However, as has been the case with other annual shopping events, retailers expanded the promotional period to start May 13, a week earlier than in 2024, before ending June 18.
    Bernice Ooi, CNBC, 20 June 2025
  • Last year, his position expanded to include chief franchise officer.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • The downgrade to a notch above junk was based on loans extended to countries that have defaulted on their obligations.
    Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 25 June 2025
  • Activate Multiple Channels For Maximum Impact True market leadership extends beyond content creation to thoughtful activation across multiple channels.
    Yogesh Shah, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • The offshore yuan was little changed on the news and China’s equity futures were yet to open.
    Danny Bakst, Fortune, 27 June 2025
  • The seasonal pop-up retailer, which is owned by Spencer Gifts, has 50,000 jobs available for the more than 1,500 retail locations it is expected to open ahead of the 2025 Halloween season.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 26 June 2025
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  • That meant disseminating the pertinent information got to the right people more quickly and efficiently as the draft process unfolded.
    Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Combine that with four extra days on the water and a rising desperation for land, perishable food and cell service and the only thing that can unfold is pure chaos.
    Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 27 June 2025
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“Flare (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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