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as in to anger
to become very angry
naturally I flared up when he insulted me
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1
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)
Health, 11 May 2025
The impact of border flare-up was also seen in the Indian stock markets.
—Aijaz Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
The latest flare-up has pushed the long-running conflict back into focus, posing a new test for U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
During the last major flare-up between the two countries, when militants killed dozens of Indian security forces in Kashmir in 2019 and passions surged on both sides of the border, the Pakistani military’s hold on public sentiment remained strong.
—Salman Masood, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Noun
However, despite more medical visits, many face challenges in getting consistent care and treatment, leading to worse flare-ups and long-term issues.13
Genetics isn't the only reason for these differences.
—Health, 11 May 2025
The impact of border flare-up was also seen in the Indian stock markets.
—Aijaz Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
The latest flare-up has pushed the long-running conflict back into focus, posing a new test for U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
During the last major flare-up between the two countries, when militants killed dozens of Indian security forces in Kashmir in 2019 and passions surged on both sides of the border, the Pakistani military’s hold on public sentiment remained strong.
—Salman Masood, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flare (up)
Verb
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Apparently, Apple angered the US judge and the regulation behind it.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Any effort to rename the body of water would likely deeply anger Iran, which was historically called Persia, and perhaps other Middle Eastern states as well.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2025
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Without Tatum, Brown erupted for his best-scoring game of the series: 26 points on 9-of-17 shooting from the field and 3-of-5 shooting from downtown.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
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The talks came as protests erupted across China, where the loss of the U.S.—the country's largest single export market—was forcing factories to shut down.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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The news spread quickly, and the prospect of IDR payments doubling or tripling for some married borrowers led to a flurry of questions, distress on social media, and even talk of extreme measures.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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In a flurry of diplomatic developments over the weekend, Russia shunned the ceasefire proposal tabled by the U.S. and European leaders, but offered direct talks with Ukraine on Thursday.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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In addition to the fatalities, over 260 people were injured in the explosions, and at least 17 people lost limbs.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Residents living near Srinagar city’s airport, which is also an air base, said they were rattled by the explosions and booming sound of jets.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
Verb
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In another episode, Carême participates in a national cooking competition, judged by a snarling food critic who has a pet monkey for some reason.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
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Offices closed and traffic was snarled in Madrid and Lisbon, while some civilians in Barcelona directed traffic.—
Renata Brito and Barry Hatton,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The comments exploded with anecdotes from other women in fields who have similarly faced being misidentified or overlooked due to longstanding stereotypes.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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During the two most recent Starship launches, the vehicle's upper stage exploded over the Atlantic Ocean, showering chunks of debris across a wide stretch and creating a artificial meteor shower for people across The Bahamas and Florida's Space Coast.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
8 May 2025
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The 23-year-old has the raw materials to become a decent striker, including a decent burst of acceleration, but needs to play more to develop, which might not happen at Barca.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The pair hoped to make progress against urea-cycle disorders – inherited metabolic problems, like KJ’s that leave young children vulnerable to bursts of damaging ammonia.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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For more than a year now, the sun has been in the opposite phase—the solar maximum—with a messy magnetic field, plenty of sunspots and regular outbursts.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
9 May 2025
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The Vikings’ nine-run outburst in the second inning was matched by the Caravan’s six-run fifth.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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“Flare (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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